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Hot Lips

#BC427F

RGB 188, 66, 127 · HSL 330°, 48%, 50% · CMYK 0, 65, 32, 26

Hot Lips is #BC427F in HEX — rgb(188, 66, 127), hsl(330°, 48%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 32%, 26%).

Hot Lips pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 330°, 48%, 50%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BC427F

RGB188, 66, 127

HSL330°, 48%, 50%

HSV330°, 65%, 74%

CMYK0, 65, 32, 26

Decimal12337791

CSS RGBrgb(188, 66, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 48%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hot2077-30

ΔE 0.4 · #BD4380

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Dunn-Edwards

Razzle DazzleDE5027

ΔE 1.7 · #BA417B

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Behr

Rhubarb130D-5

ΔE 5.3 · #AD3D7B

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Dulux

Pink MysteryS49G8

ΔE 5.3 · #AE417B

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Colorhouse

Petal .04Petal-04

ΔE 7.2 · #AA3E71

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Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant PinkSW6840

ΔE 7.2 · #B54D7F

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RAL

Traffic Purple4006

ΔE 9.1 · #A03472

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PPG

Tutti Frutti17-10

ΔE 9.9 · #C25A88

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Vista Paint

Valentine's KissK-1231

ΔE 10.8 · #AE3162

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Hallman-Lindsay

Can Can1131

ΔE 10.9 · #AC3663

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Valspar

Very Berry1002-1A

ΔE 13 · #B95579

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IKEA

IKEA126126

ΔE 13.1 · #C6628C

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Kilz

Plumeria LeiLH110

ΔE 17.8 · #C9709E

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Kobra

Fuchsia22

ΔE 20.7 · #A25877

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Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red217

ΔE 26.6 · #A53C49

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Dutch Boy

Coral RedVS-9770

ΔE 42.7 · #AA5842

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BC427F

#42BD80

Analogous

#BD42BD

#BC427F

#BD4242

Triadic

#BC427F

#80BD42

#427FBD

Split-Complementary

#BC427F

#42BD42

#42BDBD

Tetradic

#BC427F

#BDBD42

#42BD80

#4242BD

Monochromatic

#4B1B33

#842E59

#BC427F

#D17BA6

#E4B4CC

Rectangle

#BC427F

#BD8042

#42BD80

#427FBD

Compound

#BC427F

#BD4242

#42BD80

#42BDBD

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Hot Lips run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #F7E8F0

Tint #E8BFD4

Tint #DA95B8

Tint #CB6C9C

Base #BC427F

Shade #993667

Shade #75294F

Shade #511D37

Shade #2D101F

Variations

Lighter

#CA6899

#D293B3

#E1C3D2

Darker

#993366

#6B2146

#3F1229

Saturation

#926D80

#BD4280

#DE2180

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.97:1

vs Black

4.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BC427F

#82817D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC427F

#656579

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC427F

#B85455

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Hot Lips strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#CC5E7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#BC427F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#BA639F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#40996C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #BC427F;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC427F;

CSS Variable

--color-hot-lips: #BC427F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hot-lips': '#BC427F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC427F] text-[#BC427F]

SCSS

$hot-lips: #BC427F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC427F?

#BC427F is Hot Lips, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #BC427F warm or cool?

Hot Lips reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Hot Lips?

Hot Lips works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Hot Lips?

Hot Lips pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Hot Lips?

You can download Hot Lips on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Hot Lips?

The hex code is #BC427F. In RGB it's 188, 66, 127, and in HSL it's 330°, 48%, 50%.

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