Smashbox BING vs Smashbox INVITE ONLY
Smashbox BING and Smashbox INVITE ONLY are near-identical (ΔE 2.1); Smashbox BING is more saturated than Smashbox INVITE ONLY.
Colour values
| Smashbox BING | Smashbox INVITE ONLY | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #A31228 | #981925 |
| L* | 34.75 | 32.93 |
| a* | 55.61 | 50.81 |
| b* | 28.49 | 27.67 |
| Chroma | 62.49 | 57.85 |
| Hue angle | 27.13° | 28.57° |
| Undertone | Cool | Neutral |
| Depth | Deep | Deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 2.1 is in the “near-identical” band (from 2.0 to 3.5, a difference that shows mainly side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 1.8 and chroma by 4.6; the hue angles are 1.4° apart. Taken together, Smashbox BING reads more saturated than Smashbox INVITE ONLY.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Smashbox BING works with cool and neutral undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox INVITE ONLY works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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