Revlon HD Smoky Quartz vs Smashbox SAFE WORD
Revlon HD Smoky Quartz and Smashbox SAFE WORD are virtually identical (ΔE 1.3); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Revlon HD Smoky Quartz | Smashbox SAFE WORD | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #894643 | #8B4A45 |
| L* | 38.03 | 39.27 |
| a* | 28.12 | 26.89 |
| b* | 14.80 | 15.29 |
| Chroma | 31.78 | 30.93 |
| Hue angle | 27.76° | 29.62° |
| Undertone | Cool | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Brown |
| Finish | Satin | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.3 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 1.2 and chroma by 0.9; the hue angles are 1.9° 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 Smoky Quartz works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox SAFE WORD works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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