Smashbox MANDARIN vs Smashbox ON THE BEACH
Smashbox MANDARIN and Smashbox ON THE BEACH are virtually identical (ΔE 1.4); in lightness, saturation and warmth they are nearly indistinguishable.
Colour values
| Smashbox MANDARIN | Smashbox ON THE BEACH | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #C03C3B | #BC3A36 |
| L* | 45.30 | 44.21 |
| a* | 52.44 | 51.67 |
| b* | 30.81 | 32.28 |
| Chroma | 60.83 | 60.93 |
| Hue angle | 30.44° | 32.00° |
| Undertone | Neutral | Neutral |
| Depth | Medium | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Red | Red |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 1.4 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 1.1 and chroma by 0.1; the hue angles are 1.6° 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 Smashbox MANDARIN 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 ON THE BEACH works with cool, neutral and warm undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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