Lipstick Pencil AC121 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #BD2E32, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hot Jazz from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BD2E32 · AC121
Lipstick Pencil
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Lipstick Pencil Technical Profile
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Lipstick Pencil in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lipstick Pencil in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintLipstick Pencil
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsHot Jazz
Hot Jazz
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Real Red
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Neon Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Atomic Red
Kilz
Nearly identical
Edgy Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Movie Star
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Create .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Poppied Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Raspberry Red
RAL
Very similar
Red Geranium
PPG
Very similar
Très Bien
Valspar
Very similar
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lipstick Pencil
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lipstick Pencil
#BD2E32
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B88D66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lipstick Pencil
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lipstick Pencil Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Lipstick Pencil.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lipstick Pencil — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lipstick Pencil have?
Lipstick Pencil by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lipstick Pencil in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lipstick Pencil from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lipstick Pencil are Hot Jazz by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Real Red by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Neon Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lipstick Pencil'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 Pencil?
Lipstick Pencil has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lipstick Pencil's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.