Smashbox Some Nerve vs Smashbox TABLOID
Smashbox Some Nerve and Smashbox TABLOID are very close (ΔE 4.7); Smashbox Some Nerve is lighter than Smashbox TABLOID.
Colour values
| Smashbox Some Nerve | Smashbox TABLOID | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex | #A856A2 | #9A4A96 |
| L* | 49.00 | 44.19 |
| a* | 44.41 | 44.16 |
| b* | -26.49 | -26.97 |
| Chroma | 51.71 | 51.75 |
| Hue angle | 329.18° | 328.58° |
| Undertone | Cool | Cool |
| Depth | Medium | Medium-deep |
| Colour family | Plum | Plum |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
What the numbers mean: ΔE 4.7 is in the “very close” band (from 3.5 to 5.0, a small difference that shows side by side). Lightness (L*) differs by 4.8 and chroma by 0.0; the hue angles are 0.6° apart. Taken together, Smashbox Some Nerve reads lighter than Smashbox TABLOID.
Who they suit
Colour theory suggests Smashbox Some Nerve works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium depth sits most naturally on fair, light, medium, tan and deep skin.
Colour theory suggests Smashbox TABLOID works with cool and neutral undertones; its medium-deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.
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