NYX Violet vs NYX Zen Orchid
NYX Violet and NYX Zen Orchid are very close (ΔE 4.6); NYX Violet is cooler and more saturated than NYX Zen Orchid.
Colour values
| NYX Violet | NYX Zen Orchid | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #B778D1 | #B97BBE |
| L* | 59.98 | 60.07 |
| a* | 40.03 | 35.16 |
| b* | -36.31 | -25.41 |
| Chroma | 54.04 | 43.38 |
| Hue angle | 317.79° | 324.15° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Light | Light |
| Colour family | Pink | Pink |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 4.6 is in the “very close” band (from 3.5 to 5.0, a small difference that shows side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 0.1 and chroma by 10.7; the hue angles are 6.4° apart. Taken together, NYX Violet reads cooler and more saturated than NYX Zen Orchid.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests NYX Violet works with cool and neutral undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
Colour theory suggests NYX Zen Orchid works with cool and neutral undertones; its light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.
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