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MERIT Solo Shadow Cream Eyeshadow in Matchbook, product photo from Sephora
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Official description

soft burgundy

Standardised colour

Plum · Deep / dark · Cool undertone · burgundy Details

Shimmer finish · Buildable pigmentation · Cream · Shimmer

Description and swatch disagree; check the retailer photos. Similar shades found from this one carry lower confidence.

Price
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Blush and lip colours to wear with Matchbook

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Five ways to coordinate with MERIT Solo Shadow Cream Eyeshadow Matchbook, chosen on measured swatch colour, colour family, depth and undertone. “Colour match” means a close colour; “Combination” means a deliberate pairing.

Neighbouring colours with a compatible undertone.

Blush

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand

    Berry Radiant

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand, shade Berry Radiant

    • Neighbouring colour: berry with plum
    • Combination · Berry · Deep / dark · Cool

    $10

  2. DIBS Beauty Desert Island Duo Blush + Bronzer Stick

    Shade 7 - That Girl / Bold Move

    DIBS Beauty Desert Island Duo Blush + Bronzer Stick, shade Shade 7 - That Girl / Bold Move

    • Neighbouring colour: berry with plum
    • Combination · The That Girl pan · Berry · Deep / dark · Cool

    $36

Lipstick

  1. NYX Professional Makeup Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain

    Caramel Drip

    NYX Professional Makeup Lip IV Hydrating Gloss Stain, shade Caramel Drip

    • Neighbouring colour: berry with plum
    • Combination · Berry · Medium · Cool

    $12

  2. NARS Explicit Lipstick

    No Rules – 885

    NARS Explicit Lipstick, shade No Rules – 885

    • Neighbouring colour: berry with plum
    • Combination · Berry · Deep / dark · Cool

    $42

Lip gloss

  1. ILIA Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm

    Lady

    ILIA Balmy Tint Hydrating Lip Balm, shade Lady

    • Neighbouring colour: berry with plum
    • Combination · Berry · Medium · Neutral

    $29

  2. Kylie Cosmetics Gloss Drip Lip Gloss

    Fall in Love

    Kylie Cosmetics Gloss Drip Lip Gloss, shade Fall in Love

    • Neighbouring colour: berry with plum
    • Combination · Berry · Deep / dark · Cool

    $21

Lip liner

  1. SOSHE Beauty Soft Glide Lip Liner

    Kismet

    SOSHE Beauty Soft Glide Lip Liner, shade Kismet

    • Neighbouring colour: berry with plum
    • Combination · Berry · Medium · Cool

    $20

  2. Palladio Beauty Retractable Waterproof Lip Liner

    Raspberry

    Palladio Beauty Retractable Waterproof Lip Liner, shade Raspberry

    • Neighbouring colour: berry with plum
    • Combination · Berry · Medium · Cool

    $14.99

The same colour family across lips, cheeks and eyes.

Blush

  1. IT Cosmetics Do It All Serum Color Balm Sun Cream Blush & Bronzer

    Sun Rush 60

    IT Cosmetics Do It All Serum Color Balm Sun Cream Blush & Bronzer, shade Sun Rush 60

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $34

  2. DIBS Beauty Duet Baked Blush Duo

    Backstage

    DIBS Beauty Duet Baked Blush Duo, shade Backstage

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · The deeper blush pan · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $30

Lipstick

  1. Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick

    824 Saint Germain

    Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick, shade 824 Saint Germain

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $50

  2. Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Mousse Soft Blur Lip Cream

    Berry Brown

    Huda Beauty Liquid Matte Mousse Soft Blur Lip Cream, shade Berry Brown

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $25

Lip gloss

  1. Armani Beauty Prisma Glass Hydrating Lip Gloss with Squalane

    06 Amber Shine

    Armani Beauty Prisma Glass Hydrating Lip Gloss with Squalane, shade 06 Amber Shine

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $40

  2. Kaja Juicy Glass Instant Hydrating & Plumping Lip Gloss

    Plum Paloma

    Kaja Juicy Glass Instant Hydrating & Plumping Lip Gloss, shade Plum Paloma

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Medium · Cool

    $18

Lip liner

  1. Saie Lip Liner 101: Creamy & Nourishing Lip Pencil

    Fling

    Saie Lip Liner 101: Creamy & Nourishing Lip Pencil, shade Fling

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $20

  2. Lancôme Lip Idôle Lip Shaper

    60 Million Dollar Berry

    Lancôme Lip Idôle Lip Shaper, shade 60 Million Dollar Berry

    • Same colour family: plum
    • Combination · Plum · Medium · Neutral

    $25

A clear difference in colour or depth, on purpose.

Blush

  1. MAC Cosmetics Glow Play Cushiony Blush

    Big Diva Energy

    MAC Cosmetics Glow Play Cushiony Blush, shade Big Diva Energy

    • Contrast: deeper
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $34

  2. NARS Talc-Free Powder Blush

    Mad Love

    NARS Talc-Free Powder Blush, shade Mad Love

    • Contrast: lighter
    • Combination · Pink · Medium · Cool

    $36

Lipstick

  1. Glossier Ultralip High Shine Lipstick with Hyaluronic Acid

    Cranberry

    Glossier Ultralip High Shine Lipstick with Hyaluronic Acid, shade Cranberry

    • Contrast: deeper
    • Combination · Red · Deep / dark · Cool

    $22

  2. L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Original Satin Lipstick

    Maison Marais

    L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Original Satin Lipstick, shade Maison Marais

    • Contrast: red with plum
    • Combination · Red · Medium · Neutral

    $12.49

Lip gloss

  1. Givenchy Rose Perfecto Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm & Gloss

    011 Black Pink

    Givenchy Rose Perfecto Hydrating Tinted Lip Balm & Gloss, shade 011 Black Pink

    • Contrast: pink with plum
    • Combination · Pink · Deep / dark · Cool

    $43

  2. Patrick Ta Major Volume Plumping Lip Gloss

    Full Syringe

    Patrick Ta Major Volume Plumping Lip Gloss, shade Full Syringe

    • Contrast: red with plum
    • Combination · Red · Medium · Neutral

    $26

Lip liner

  1. NYX Professional Makeup Retractable Long-Lasting Mechanical Lip Liner

    Vanilla Sky

    NYX Professional Makeup Retractable Long-Lasting Mechanical Lip Liner, shade Vanilla Sky

    • Contrast: lighter
    • Combination · Nude · Light · Neutral

    $6

  2. Maybelline Lifter Liner Lip Liner with Hyaluronic Acid

    Upstate

    Maybelline Lifter Liner Lip Liner with Hyaluronic Acid, shade Upstate

    • Contrast: lighter
    • Combination · Brown · Light · Cool

    $9.99

Soft colours close to a natural flush.

Blush

  1. Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick

    Garconne

    Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick, shade Garconne

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Cool

    $48

  2. CoverGirl Trublend Skin Enhancer Balm Blush Stick

    Sleepy Mauve

    CoverGirl Trublend Skin Enhancer Balm Blush Stick, shade Sleepy Mauve

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Cool

    $12.99

Lipstick

  1. NYX Professional Makeup Shine Loud High Shine Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick

    Magic Maker

    NYX Professional Makeup Shine Loud High Shine Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick, shade Magic Maker

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Cool

    $13

  2. Anastasia Beverly Hills Full-Pigment Matte & Satin Velvet Lipstick

    Mauve Cloud

    Anastasia Beverly Hills Full-Pigment Matte & Satin Velvet Lipstick, shade Mauve Cloud

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Cool

    $26

Lip gloss

  1. NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss

    Spiked Toffee

    NYX Professional Makeup Butter Gloss Non-Sticky Lip Gloss, shade Spiked Toffee

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Cool

    $6

  2. Eadem Le Chouchou Softening + Smoothing Peptide Daily Lip Balm

    Coquito Dulce

    Eadem Le Chouchou Softening + Smoothing Peptide Daily Lip Balm, shade Coquito Dulce

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Cool

    $24

Lip liner

  1. Sacheu DoubleDown Lip Definer 2-in-1 Liner and Balm

    Quick Text

    Sacheu DoubleDown Lip Definer 2-in-1 Liner and Balm, shade Quick Text

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Neutral

    $16

  2. DIBS Beauty No Pressure Lip Liner

    Debrief

    DIBS Beauty No Pressure Lip Liner, shade Debrief

    • Soft colour, close to a natural flush
    • Combination · Mauve · Medium · Cool

    $20

Saturated or deep colours that stand out.

Blush

  1. Juvia's Place Blushed Cream Blush

    Very Berry

    Juvia's Place Blushed Cream Blush, shade Very Berry

    • Deep colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $17

  2. MAC Cosmetics Glow Play Cushiony Blush

    Big Diva Energy

    MAC Cosmetics Glow Play Cushiony Blush, shade Big Diva Energy

    • Deep colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $34

Lipstick

  1. Tom Ford Runway Lipstick Color with Hydrating, 12H Longwear

    Night Mauve

    Tom Ford Runway Lipstick Color with Hydrating, 12H Longwear, shade Night Mauve

    • Deep colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Medium · Cool

    $64

  2. CoverGirl Clean Fresh Yummy Blur Lipstick

    Hunny Blur

    CoverGirl Clean Fresh Yummy Blur Lipstick, shade Hunny Blur

    • Deep colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $11.99

Lip gloss

  1. Armani Beauty Prisma Glass Hydrating Lip Gloss with Squalane

    06 Amber Shine

    Armani Beauty Prisma Glass Hydrating Lip Gloss with Squalane, shade 06 Amber Shine

    • Deep colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $40

  2. Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Tinted Lip Gloss

    Kir Sugar

    Bobbi Brown Crushed Oil-Infused Tinted Lip Gloss, shade Kir Sugar

    • Saturated colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Medium · Cool

    $33

Lip liner

  1. e.l.f. Cosmetics Cream Glide Lip Liner

    That Merlot Tho

    e.l.f. Cosmetics Cream Glide Lip Liner, shade That Merlot Tho

    • Deep colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $2

  2. MAC Cosmetics Lipglazer Glossy Liner

    Acai

    MAC Cosmetics Lipglazer Glossy Liner, shade Acai

    • Deep colour that stands out
    • Combination · Plum · Deep / dark · Cool

    $25

Each pairing compares two shades’ colours as sampled from retailer swatch images, which are not calibrated and are not how a shade looks worn. It does not predict how the colours look together on you. Price never changes the order.

Shade details

Swatch colour
#8b5040
L* 40.6 a* 23.0 b* 20.1
Colour family
Plum
from the description (“burgundy”)
Colour depth
Deep / dark
from the swatch colour
Primary undertone
Cool
from the description (“burgundy”)
Secondary undertone
Not listed
not stated
Colour description
Burgundy
from the description (“soft burgundy”)
Finish
Shimmer
the product's attributes
Pigmentation
Buildable
the product's attributes
Shimmer
Yes
the product's attributes or finish
Format
Cream
the product's attributes
Wear claims
Up to 12 hours, claimed, Transfer-resistant, Waterproof, Smudge-resistant, Crease-resistant
the product's attributes or description
Skin suitability claims
Comfortable, Fragrance-free
the product's attributes or description
Data confidence
Low
The description and the swatch disagree
Source
Sephora
checked 4 Nov 2026

Description from Sephora, kept word for word; the standardised values are stored separately and never replace it. Swatch colours are read from retailer images, which are not colour-calibrated; images from the retailers named under each one.

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MERIT Solo Shadow Cream Eyeshadow