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Lipstick

#BC105D

Lipstick is a warm medium color with the hex code #BC105D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 188, 16, 93 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 91%, 51%, 26% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lipstick color values

HEX
#BC105D
RGB
188, 16, 93
HSL
333°, 84%, 40%
CMYK
0, 91, 51, 26

About this color

Lipstick sits at 333° on the color wheel with 84% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 84%, 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(188, 16, 93), where the red channel dominates at 188, 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 91M 51Y 26K. With a moderate key (26%), 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.

How to use Lipstick

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #BC105D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 188, 16, 93;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#BC105D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 91%
Y: 51%
K: 26%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(188, 16, 93)
rgba(188, 16, 93, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #BC105D?
#BC105D is Lipstick, a warm medium color with RGB values of 188, 16, 93. It has a hue of 333°, 84% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #BC105D?
The RGB color code for #BC105D is rgb(188, 16, 93). This means it contains 188 red, 16 green, and 93 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Lipstick a warm or cool color?
Lipstick (#BC105D) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #BC105D in CSS?
You can use #BC105D in CSS with: background-color: #BC105D; or color: #BC105D; or as an RGB value: rgb(188, 16, 93). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 91%, 51%, 26%.