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Lipstick
Lipstick
#D51C5EClick to copy
Lipstick Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(213, 28, 94)Copy
HSLhsl(339, 77%, 47%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(339, 87%, 84%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 87%, 56%, 16%)Copy
Lipstick Color Schemes
Complementary
#D51C5E
Click to copy#1CD593
Click to copyAnalogous
#D51CBA
Click to copy#D5361C
Click to copySplit Complementary
#1CD536
Click to copy#1CBBD5
Click to copyMonochromatic
#D51C5E
Click to copy#DF789D
Click to copy#F3CAD9
Click to copy#7B1036
Click to copy#21040E
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyLipstick WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
5.05 : 1
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Black background #000000
4.16 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
4.63 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
2.50 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Lipstick Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Lipstick Color Introduction
Definition
Lipstick (HEX #D51C5E) has the RGB value rgb(213, 28, 94), the HSL value hsl(339°, 77%, 47%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 87%, 56%, 16%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Lipstick is #1CD593, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D51CBA and #D5361C that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#1CD536, #1CBAD5) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Lipstick uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Lipstick has a contrast ratio of 5.05:1 against white and 4.16:1 against black; paired with a white background it reaches AA, giving body text good readability.
Color Characteristics
Pink evokes cherry blossoms, petals and cream; its soft visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in beauty, weddings and baby products. Specifically, Lipstick has a lightness of 47% and a saturation of 77%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A classic temptation.
Color Psychology
Pink can evoke tenderness, gentleness and being cared for, with a marked comforting effect; psychologically it symbolizes romance, sweetness and goodwill. For this reason Lipstick tends to leave a first impression of being gentle and sweet in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Pink suits beauty and fashion, wedding planning, baby products and female-oriented communities where gentleness and romance are emphasized. In real projects, Lipstick is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Pink”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Lipstick Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.