Smashbox FIREBALL vs Smashbox MANDARIN (ERIN)
Smashbox FIREBALL and Smashbox MANDARIN (ERIN) are virtually identical (ΔE 1.9); Smashbox FIREBALL is less saturated than Smashbox MANDARIN (ERIN).
Colour values
| Smashbox FIREBALL | Smashbox MANDARIN (ERIN) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #EE3538 | #ED262F |
| L* | 52.97 | 51.38 |
| a* | 68.64 | 71.77 |
| b* | 43.50 | 46.68 |
| Chroma | 81.26 | 85.61 |
| Hue angle | 32.36° | 33.04° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Coral | Coral |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.9 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 1.6 and chroma by 4.3; the hue angles are 0.7° apart. Taken together, Smashbox FIREBALL reads less saturated than Smashbox MANDARIN (ERIN).
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Smashbox FIREBALL works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox MANDARIN (ERIN) works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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