Nude Lip Color Palette
#F7EDE6 · #D8A98C · #B07C5F · #4A2A1E
Use #F7EDE6 as the background. Use #D8A98C as the primary accent. Use #B07C5F as secondary. Use #4A2A1E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Nude Lip — warm, pastel, earthy, vintage.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Nude Lip color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 86.1% | 247, 237, 230 | 0%, 4%, 7%, 3% | 25°, 52%, 94% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 44.9% | 216, 169, 140 | 0%, 22%, 35%, 15% | 23°, 49%, 70% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 24.5% | 176, 124, 95 | 0%, 30%, 46%, 31% | 21°, 34%, 53% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.2% | 74, 42, 30 | 0%, 43%, 59%, 71% | 16°, 42%, 20% |
Nude Lip Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Nude Lip palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Nude Lip Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4A2A1E on #F7EDE6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.10:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F7EDE6 on #4A2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.10:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #4A2A1E on #D8A98C |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.08:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #D8A98C on #4A2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.08:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #4A2A1E on #B07C5F |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.59:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B07C5F on #4A2A1E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.59:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #B07C5F on #F7EDE6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F7EDE6 on #B07C5F |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #D8A98C on #F7EDE6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.83:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F7EDE6 on #D8A98C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.83:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #B07C5F on #D8A98C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #D8A98C on #B07C5F |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.69:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Nude Lip palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Nude Lip
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #D8A98C on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #D8A98C — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Nude Lip Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #D8A98C for small UI elements on #F7EDE6 — at 1.8:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #4A2A1E — 11.1:1 against #F7EDE6 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #B07C5F carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #D8A98C.
How to Implement the Nude Lip Color Scheme
To use this Nude Lip color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #F7EDE6 for the main background and #D8A98C for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #4A2A1E and #F7EDE6 is 11.10:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Nude Lip Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Nude Lip color palette?
The Nude Lip palette contains #F7EDE6, #D8A98C, #B07C5F, #4A2A1E. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Nude Lip color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #4A2A1E on #F7EDE6 reaches 11.1:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Nude Lip palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8DBBD8, #D0C995, #171412 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Nude Lip palette create?
Nude Lip reads as warm, pastel, earthy. Gently saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Nude Lip color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Nude Lip palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Nude Lip palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Nude Lip's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.