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Ref. #C95B83 · DE5040

Lipstick

22%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Lipstick DE5040 is a pink paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #C95B83, LRV 22 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Azalea Pink from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Lipstick Technical Profile

HEX Code#C95B83
RGB201, 91, 131
LRV21.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypink
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Lipstick in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Lipstick in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsLipstick
Nearly identical
PPGAzalea Pink

Azalea Pink

PPG

Nearly identical

Razzle Dazzle

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Lovable

Behr

Nearly identical

Dragon Fruit

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Very Berry

Valspar

Very similar

Groovy

Vista Paint

Very similar

Heather Violet

RAL

Very similar

Glitterberry

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Groovy

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Ibis Pink

Kilz

Visible difference

Petal .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Lipstick

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Lipstick

#C95B83

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B8837A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Lipstick

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Lipstick

Complement

Monmouth Green

Lipstick Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Geyser

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Briar

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Soft Lilac

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Vibrant Orchid

Pop

This Color

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Kemp Kelly

Pop

This Color

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Lipstick.

Raspberry Parfait

Dunn-Edwards · DE5033

#B96482

Rose Apothecary

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD17

#BF6E7E

Crushed Berries

Dunn-Edwards · DE5026

#D15B9B

Pink Punch

Dunn-Edwards · DE5048

#D04A70

Candied Apple

Dunn-Edwards · DE5054

#B95B6D

Slice of Watermelon

Dunn-Edwards · DE5068

#E1697C

More pink colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the pink family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Fairview Taupe

Behr · 130E-2

#DFCAD6

Lavender Blessing

Hirshfield's · 1211

#D3B8C5

Infatuation

Behr · P170-3

#F693C1

Perfect Plum

Valspar · 1011-7

#5B3C47

Ice Plant

Sherwin-Williams · 6847

#CF7EAD

Pink Parade

Hirshfield's · 1165

#B26BA2

Lipstick — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Lipstick have?
Lipstick by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the pink color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lipstick in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lipstick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lipstick are Azalea Pink by PPG (a near-identical match), Panama Rose by PPG (a near-identical match), Razzle Dazzle by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lipstick's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Lipstick?
Lipstick has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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