Nude Lips

Also known as: Plush Suede, Mauve Blush, Thatch, Cherry Taupe

A gentle red with a bold and energetic character, Nude Lips works beautifully for food branding and sale banners. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.59:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Nude Lips color codes

HEX
#B5948D
RGB
rgb(181, 148, 141)
RGBA
rgba(181, 148, 141, 1)
HSL
hsl(11, 21%, 63%)
HSV
hsv(11, 22%, 71%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 18%, 22%, 29%)
LAB
lab(64.3 11.9 8.6)
OKLCH
oklch(69.5% 0.041 32.0)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle red undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: rosybrown#BC8F8F · ΔE 5.0
  • RAL 4009 — Pastel violet#A38995 · ΔE 9.2 · 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 Nude Lips 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: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
  • 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.
  • Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Nude Lips

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Nude 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 2.77:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 7.59:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Nude Lips background: #000000

Palettes featuring Nude Lips

Nude Lips with its complement

Soft neighbors of Nude Lips

Nude Lips triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nude Lips is closest to Equanimity.

Nude Lips FAQs

What color is Nude Lips?

Nude Lips is a medium red with the hex code #B5948D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 11°, 21% saturation, and 63% lightness.

What is the hex code for Nude Lips?

The hex code for Nude Lips is #B5948D. In RGB it's rgb(181, 148, 141), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 18%, 22%, 29%).

What colors go well with Nude Lips?

Nude 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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