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
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: 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)
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
- Coca Mocha#BD9D95 · ΔE 2.7
- Muddy Mire#C3988B · ΔE 3.9
- Cortex#A99592 · ΔE 4.6
- Mutabilis#C29594 · ΔE 4.8
- Earthbound#A48A80 · ΔE 5.0
- Rosy Brown#BC8F8F · ΔE 5.0
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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