Lipstick
Also known as: Panama Rose , Pretty in Plum , Middle Safflower , Pink Flambé
Expect passionate and urgent associations from Lipstick, a medium red suited to sale banners and sportswear. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 5.31:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Lipstick color codes
- HEX
- #C95B83
- RGB
- rgb(201, 91, 131)
- RGBA
- rgba(201, 91, 131, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(338, 50%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(338, 55%, 79%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 55%, 35%, 21%)
- LAB
- lab(53.9 47.6 0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.8% 0.146 359.4)
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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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: palevioletred #DB7093 · ΔE 6.5
- RAL 4003: Heather violet #D15B8F · ΔE 2.9 · 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 Lipstick works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lipstick
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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 Lipstick 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 3.96:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.31:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Lipstick background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lipstick
Lipstick with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lipstick
Lipstick triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fat Smooch #C1537D · ΔE 2.8
- Kirby #D74894 · ΔE 6.0
- Cabaret #CD526C · ΔE 6.1
- Llilacquered #C35B99 · ΔE 6.4
- Dark Pink #CB416B · ΔE 6.5
- Sugar Rush #D85DA1 · ΔE 6.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lipstick is closest to Pool Table .
FAQ
Lipstick FAQs
What color is Lipstick?
Lipstick is a medium red with the hex code #C95B83. In HSL terms it has a hue of 338°, 50% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lipstick?
The hex code for Lipstick is #C95B83. In RGB it's rgb(201, 91, 131), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 55%, 35%, 21%).
What colors go well with Lipstick?
Lipstick pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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