Lipstick

Q: How do I use #B9136C in CSS?

You can use #B9136C in CSS with: background-color: #B9136C; or color: #B9136C; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 19, 108). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 90%, 42%, 27%.

#B9136C

Lipstick is a warm medium color with the hex code #B9136C. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 185, 19, 108 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 90%, 42%, 27% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lipstick color values

HEX: #B9136C
RGB: 185, 19, 108
HSL: 328°, 81%, 40%
CMYK: 0, 90, 42, 27

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lipstick sits at 328° on the color wheel with 81% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 81%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Lipstick is rendered as rgb(185, 19, 108), where the red channel dominates at 185, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Lipstick translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 90M 42Y 27K. With a moderate key (27%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Lipstick

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B9136C;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 185, 19, 108;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B9136C',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 90%
Y: 42%
K: 27%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(185, 19, 108)
rgba(185, 19, 108, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

19 brand s with colors near 328° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #B9136C?

#B9136C is Lipstick, a warm medium color with RGB values of 185, 19, 108. It has a hue of 328°, 81% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B9136C?

The RGB color code for #B9136C is rgb(185, 19, 108). This means it contains 185 red, 19 green, and 108 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lipstick a warm or cool color?

Lipstick (#B9136C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B9136C in CSS?

You can use #B9136C in CSS with: background-color: #B9136C; or color: #B9136C; or as an RGB value: rgb(185, 19, 108). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 90%, 42%, 27%.