NYX Violet Femme vs Smashbox VIOLET RIOT
NYX Violet Femme and Smashbox VIOLET RIOT are very close (ΔE 4.8); NYX Violet Femme is warmer and lighter than Smashbox VIOLET RIOT.
Colour values
| NYX Violet Femme | Smashbox VIOLET RIOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #7A3169 | #662B65 |
| L* | 32.60 | 28.09 |
| a* | 39.05 | 35.21 |
| b* | -17.55 | -22.23 |
| Chroma | 42.81 | 41.64 |
| Hue angle | 335.80° | 327.73° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Plum | Plum |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 4.8 is in the “very close” band (from 3.5 to 5.0, a small difference that shows side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 4.5 and chroma by 1.2; the hue angles are 8.1° apart. Taken together, NYX Violet Femme reads warmer and lighter than Smashbox VIOLET RIOT.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Violet Femme works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox VIOLET RIOT works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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