Hot Lips
Also known as: Peri Peri , Flush Mahogany , Golden Gate Bridge , Cadillac Coupe
Few reds feel this lively. Hot Lips leans warm and bold and energetic, which points it toward 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hot Lips
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.31:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.96:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Hot Lips background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hot Lips
Hot Lips with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Lips
Hot Lips triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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