Color Palettes

Lipstick red color

The timeless blue-based red of a classic red lip. It flatters most skin tones and has become shorthand for old Hollywood glamour, so it shows up in makeup, nail polish and bold accessories.

Also known as: Classic red lip.

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The hex code for lipstick red is #C0022F. In RGB it is rgb(192, 2, 47), in HSL hsl(346, 98%, 38%) and in CMYK 0, 99, 76, 25.

See it in real life

Pick a color to pair it with and see how it looks on clothes, interiors and design.

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About lipstick red

Lipstick red (#C0022F) is a warm, mid-tone, highly saturated color. It belongs to the reds family. It mixes 192 red, 2 green and 47 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in makeup, fashion, nails.

Swatch of Lipstick red with its shades from light to dark · #C0022F
Lipstick red · #C0022F

Lipstick red shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Lipstick red outfits: palettes by season

Outfit palettes with lipstick red or a very close shade, each with 8 outfits to copy.

MountainWinter · MenOld moneyWinter · Women

Lipstick red color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Caribbean green
AnalogousClose to: Barbie pink, Mahogany
TriadicClose to: Kelly green, Klein blue
Split complementaryClose to: Malachite, Cerulean
TetradicClose to: Apple green, Caribbean green, Deep purple

Lipstick red color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Lipstick red
Analogous palette · Lipstick red
Complementary palette · Lipstick red
Triadic palette · Lipstick red
With neutrals palette · Lipstick red
With an accent palette · Lipstick red

Lipstick red contrast with text

White textContrast 6.4:1 · AA
Black textContrast 3.3:1 · AA large text

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --lipstick-red: #C0022F;
  --lipstick-red-rgb: 192, 2, 47;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--lipstick-red); }
.text { color: var(--lipstick-red); }

Colors similar to lipstick red

RubyCranberryStrawberry redCarmine

Where you'll see this color

ItalyFlagsLiverpoolSoccer teamsSouthwest AirlinesBrandsArizonaState flagsDetroit PistonsTeam colorsArkansasState flagsCalgary FlamesTeam colorsFloridaState flagsFlorida PanthersTeam colorsMississippiState flagsWashington CapitalsTeam colorsMissouriState flags

Themed palettes with this color

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More reds

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Swatch of Lipstick red with its shades from light to dark · #C0022F
Swatch of Lipstick red with its shades from light to dark · #C0022F

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for lipstick red?

The hex code for lipstick red is #C0022F. In RGB it is rgb(192, 2, 47), in HSL hsl(346, 98%, 38%) and in CMYK 0, 99, 76, 25.

What is the complementary color of lipstick red?

Its complement on the color wheel is #02C093, close to caribbean green. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on lipstick red?

Yes. The contrast with white is 6.4:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).