Nude Lips
Also known as: Plush Suede , Mauve Blush , Thatch , Cherry Taupe
A gentle pink with a playful and warm character, Nude Lips works well for romantic branding and children's products. 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 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: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
- 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.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Nude Lips
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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 Nude Lips 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 2.77:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.59:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Nude Lips background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Nude Lips
Nude Lips with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nude Lips
Nude Lips triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
Nude Lips FAQs
What color is Nude Lips?
Nude Lips is a medium pink 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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