Hot Lips
Also known as: Peri Peri, Flush Mahogany, Golden Gate Bridge, Cadillac Coupe
A lively red with a bold and energetic character, Hot Lips works beautifully for food branding and sale banners. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. On white it reads clearly at 5.31:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Hot Lips color codes
- HEX
- #C9312B
- RGB
- rgb(201, 49, 43)
- RGBA
- rgba(201, 49, 43, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(2, 65%, 48%)
- HSV
- hsv(2, 79%, 79%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 76%, 79%, 21%)
- LAB
- lab(46.1 59.4 42.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(55.1% 0.190 27.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: firebrick#B22222 · ΔE 5.8
- RAL 2002 — Vermilion#C63927 · ΔE 2.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Hot Lips works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Hot Lips
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Hot Lips by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 5.31:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.96:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Hot Lips background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Hot Lips
Hot Lips with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Lips
Hot Lips triad
Similar colors
- Peri Peri#C62D2C · ΔE 1.4
- Lionheart#CC2222 · ΔE 1.7
- Fireball#CE2029 · ΔE 2.0
- Red Seal#C92D21 · ΔE 2.1
- Knockout#C42B2D · ΔE 2.2
- Stop#C33A36 · ΔE 2.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hot Lips is closest to Bermuda.
Hot Lips FAQs
What color is Hot Lips?
Hot Lips is a medium red with the hex code #C9312B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 2°, 65% saturation, and 48% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hot Lips?
The hex code for Hot Lips is #C9312B. In RGB it's rgb(201, 49, 43), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 76%, 79%, 21%).
What colors go well with Hot Lips?
Hot Lips pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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