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Revlon HD Poinsettia vs Smashbox Blast Off

Revlon HD Poinsettia and Smashbox Blast Off are virtually identical (ΔE 1.2); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.

Revlon HD Poinsettia

Smashbox Blast Off

Colour values

Revlon HD Poinsettia Smashbox Blast Off
Hex #CF254C#CB2648
L* 45.7945.02
a* 65.1763.61
b* 21.7523.06
Chroma 68.7067.66
Hue angle 18.46°19.93°
Undertone CoolCool
Depth MediumMedium
Colour family RedRed
Finish SatinMatte

What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.2 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 0.8 and chroma by 1.0; the hue angles are 1.5° 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 HD Poinsettia works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.

Colour theory suggests Smashbox Blast Off works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.

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