Smashbox PUBLICIST vs Smashbox Shockaholic
Smashbox PUBLICIST and Smashbox Shockaholic are near-identical (ΔE 2.6); Smashbox PUBLICIST is more saturated than Smashbox Shockaholic.
Colour values
| Smashbox PUBLICIST | Smashbox Shockaholic | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #C81C71 | #BD2467 |
| L* | 44.67 | 42.86 |
| a* | 68.06 | 62.63 |
| b* | -2.98 | 0.33 |
| Chroma | 68.13 | 62.63 |
| Hue angle | 357.49° | 0.31° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium-deep | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Berry | Berry |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 2.6 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 5.5; the hue angles are 2.8° apart. Taken together, Smashbox PUBLICIST reads more saturated than Smashbox Shockaholic.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Smashbox PUBLICIST works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox Shockaholic works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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