NYX Ultraviolet vs NYX Wisteria
NYX Ultraviolet and NYX Wisteria are near-identical (ΔE 3.2); NYX Ultraviolet is cooler than NYX Wisteria.
Colour values
| NYX Ultraviolet | NYX Wisteria | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #894DA5 | #984CA6 |
| L* | 43.28 | 45.08 |
| a* | 40.71 | 45.64 |
| b* | -37.52 | -35.14 |
| Chroma | 55.36 | 57.60 |
| Hue angle | 317.33° | 322.41° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium |
| Colour family | Plum | Plum |
| Finish | Gloss | Satin |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 3.2 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 1.8 and chroma by 2.2; the hue angles are 5.1° apart. Taken together, NYX Ultraviolet reads cooler than NYX Wisteria.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Ultraviolet works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Wisteria works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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