Lip Gloss
Also known as: Dusky Sand , Crushed Out , Watermelon Milk , China Silk
Part of the orange family, Lip Gloss pairs a pale base with a warm and inviting presence. It belongs in friendly UI accents and children's products. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (13.69:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Lip Gloss color codes
- HEX
- #DFCDC7
- RGB
- rgb(223, 205, 199)
- RGBA
- rgba(223, 205, 199, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(15, 27%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(15, 11%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 11%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(83.8 5.7 5.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.1% 0.022 39.4)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
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: mistyrose #FFE4E1 · ΔE 6.8
- RAL 7047: Telegrey 4 #CFD0CF · ΔE 8.4 · 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 Lip Gloss works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lip Gloss
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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 Lip Gloss 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 1.53:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.69:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lip Gloss background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lip Gloss
Lip Gloss with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lip Gloss
Lip Gloss triad
Explore
Similar colors
- China Silk #E3D1CC · ΔE 1.1
- Mocha Ice #DFD2CA · ΔE 2.8
- Fiesta #EDD8D2 · ΔE 2.9
- Angel Wing #F3DFD7 · ΔE 4.3
- Nectar #ECDACD · ΔE 4.5
- Mothy #CEBBB3 · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lip Gloss is closest to Shark .
FAQ
Lip Gloss FAQs
What color is Lip Gloss?
Lip Gloss is a light orange with the hex code #DFCDC7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 15°, 27% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lip Gloss?
The hex code for Lip Gloss is #DFCDC7. In RGB it's rgb(223, 205, 199), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 11%, 13%).
What colors go well with Lip Gloss?
Lip Gloss pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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