Dupes for MAC Whirl
Same color zone · ranked by CIEDE2000 distance · scored for your season
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Key takeaway: MAC Whirl sits in a color zone with 5 catalog dupes. The closest match by CIEDE2000 distance is Tarte Honeysuckle. Check the dupe’s season score before swapping.
Closest dupes (ranked)
Original product's season scores
For reference — how Whirl scores across all 12 seasons:
| Season | Verdict | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Light Spring | OKAY | 62% |
| True Spring | YAY | 81% |
| Bright Spring | OKAY | 44% |
| Light Summer | NAY | 27% |
| True Summer | OKAY | 48% |
| Soft Summer | NAY | 33% |
| Soft Autumn | YAY | 81% |
| True Autumn | YAY | 95% |
| Deep Autumn | YAY | 85% |
| Bright Winter | NAY | 21% |
| True Winter | NAY | 25% |
| Deep Winter | NAY | 33% |
Common questions
What's the closest dupe for MAC Whirl?
Tarte Honeysuckle — closest hex match by CIEDE2000.
Are these dupes good for my season?
Each dupe shows its YAY/OKAY/NAY for your season. Filter by your season to see which ones land in your palette.
Is MAC Whirl worth the price?
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