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Smashbox Some Nerve

Smashbox Some Nerve is a cool-toned plum lipstick in a matte finish (full, flat colour with no shine), hex #A856A2. It sits in the medium range and suits cool and neutral undertones.

Colour values

Hex #A856A2
RGB 168, 86, 162
L* 49.00
a* 44.41
b* -26.49
Chroma 51.71
Hue angle 329.18°
Undertone Cool
Depth Medium
Colour family Plum
Saturation Vivid
Finish Matte: full, flat colour with no shine
Brand Smashbox
Viola id lip-1633
Last verified 2026-10-24

Who it suits

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.

A matte finish shows Some Nerve's full, flat colour with no shine, so it reads on the lips very close to its hex.

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