Lip Gloss
Also known as: Dusky Sand, Crushed Out, Watermelon Milk, China Silk
Expect warm and inviting associations from Lip Gloss — a pale orange well suited to 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Lip Gloss
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.53:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.69:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Lip Gloss background: #000000
Palettes featuring Lip Gloss
Lip Gloss with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lip Gloss
Lip Gloss triad
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.
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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