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NW40 in other brands

Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation · Liquid and cream

Depth: Lighter than 32% of the shades in our data
Undertone: Listed as cool on the brand's website
Swatch: Reads warmer than most shades this deep #b5885f
Data: MAC's own website, October 2026 (how we collect it)

Listed as cool, but its swatch reads warmer than most shades this deep. Retailer swatches don't always show undertone well, so give the listed undertone more weight.

The closest shade in another brand is L.A. Girl Sand in Pro.Matte Foundation (likely close). In all, 193 ranges have a likely-close shade and 109 brands have one worth trying.

Closest shade in each brand

The 40 closest of 109 brands. The other 69 brands are listed below.

One shade per brand, closest first. Labels: Likely close under 4.5, Worth sampling 4.5 to 10. What these mean.

L.A. Girl

Sand · Pro.Matte Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Catrice

037W · Skin Like Tinted Moisturizer

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Hourglass

Beige · Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Physicians Formula

Medium · Silk Foundation Elixir

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Huda Beauty

330N Butter Pecan · #FauxFilter Full Coverage Matte Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Urban Decay

51WY · Stay Naked Weightless Liquid Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
NYX Professional Makeup

Golden · Total Control Pro Drop Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Laura Mercier

5W1 · Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum SPF 30

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
It Cosmetics

42.5 Tan Warm · Your Skin But Better Foundation + Skincare

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
ColourPop

155W Dark · Pretty Fresh Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Dermablend

48N · Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation Drops

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Estée Lauder

5W2 Rich Caramel · Futurist Hydra Rescue Moisturizing Makeup SPF 45

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Tom Ford

10.5 Mocha · Traceless Soft Matte Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Essence

03 · Natural Matte Mousse Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
Tarte

46S tan-deep sand · Maracuja Juicy Glow Tint

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Au Naturale

Mallorca · Zero Gravity C2P Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
KVD Vegan Beauty

060 Tan · True Portrait Medium Coverage Shake Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm
Lawless

Bronze · Woke Up Like This Flawless Finish Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm
CoverGirl

600 Rich · Clean Fresh Skin Milk Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same
MAC

NC45.5 · Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15 24HR Matte Foundation + Oil Control

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
KIKO Milano

NG110 Neutral Gold 110 · Full Coverage 2-in-1 Foundation & Concealer

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm
No7

11 Warm Sand · HydraLuminous Moisturising Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
NARS

MD3.3 Caracas · Light Reflecting Advanced Skincare Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Shiseido

440 · Synchro Skin Self-Refreshing Foundation SPF 30

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
Natasha Denona

87W · Foundation X+

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Anastasia Beverly Hills

330W · Luminous Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm
Sisley Paris

6W Chestnut · Phyto-Teint Perfection

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
PÜR

TN6 Tan · 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm
e.l.f. Cosmetics

40 Tan Warm · Soft Glam Satin Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Rimmel London

403: Golden Caramel – Warm undertones · Lasting Finish 35 Hour Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
jane iredale

Bittersweet · PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation Refill

Likely close Swatch reads cooler · listed warm
Milani

Golden Tan · Conceal + Perfect 2-in-1 Foundation + Concealer

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Makeup Revolution

F10.2 · Conceal & Define Full Coverage Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Pat McGrath Labs

18 Medium · Sublime Perfection Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
Yves Saint Laurent

B55 · All Hours Longwear Natural Matte Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral-warm
Clé de Peau Beauté

BF60 Deep Tan Buff · Radiant Cream Foundation SPF 25

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Il Makiage

212-66120 120 · Woke Up Like This Flawless Base Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed neutral
Morphe

F3.20 Olive · Fluidity Full-Coverage Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed olive
Sephora Collection

31 Medium Almond · 10 Hour Wear Perfection Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm
Benefit Cosmetics

Shade 8 Tan Warm · Hello Happy Velvet Powder Foundation

Likely close Swatch reads about the same · listed warm

Closest shade in the other 69 brands

A to Z by brand. The 40 above are closer; open a shade to see how close it is.

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Next to it in Studio Radiance Serum-Powered Foundation

NC40 (lighter)
NC42 (deeper)

Colours come from MAC's own website, checked October 2026. Test a shade on your jaw in daylight before you buy.