Revlon Backstage vs Smashbox GRENADINE
Revlon Backstage and Smashbox GRENADINE are virtually identical (ΔE 0.6); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Revlon Backstage | Smashbox GRENADINE | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #801B3C | #82183B |
| L* | 28.64 | 28.69 |
| a* | 44.48 | 45.95 |
| b* | 6.12 | 6.90 |
| Chroma | 44.89 | 46.46 |
| Hue angle | 7.83° | 8.54° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Berry | Berry |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 0.6 is in the “virtually identical” band (up to 2.0, a difference that is hard to see even side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 0.1 and chroma by 1.6; the hue angles are 0.7° apart. None of these differences is large enough to name a direction, so the two read alike in lightness, saturation and warmth.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Revlon Backstage works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox GRENADINE works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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