Smashbox HONEY vs Smashbox Stepping Out
Smashbox HONEY and Smashbox Stepping Out are virtually identical (ΔE 1.9); Smashbox HONEY is less saturated than Smashbox Stepping Out.
Colour values
| Smashbox HONEY | Smashbox Stepping Out | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #995C50 | #9E5C4C |
| L* | 45.64 | 46.24 |
| a* | 23.60 | 25.27 |
| b* | 17.53 | 20.82 |
| Chroma | 29.40 | 32.74 |
| Hue angle | 36.60° | 39.49° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Warm |
| Depth | Medium | Medium |
| Colour family | Nude | Orange |
| 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 0.6 and chroma by 3.3; the hue angles are 2.9° apart. Taken together, Smashbox HONEY reads less saturated than Smashbox Stepping Out.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Smashbox HONEY works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox Stepping Out works with warm and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
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