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Ref. #BD2E32 · AC121

Lipstick Pencil

13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Lipstick Pencil Technical Profile

HEX Code#BD2E32
RGB189, 46, 50
LRV13.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandVista Paint

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Real Red

Complement

Cyan Sky

Lipstick Pencil Room Palettes

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

Walls

Miguel Angel

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Latte Please

Pop

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mountain’s Majesty

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Grape Riot

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Velvet Blush

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

Shamrock Green

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Lipstick Pencil.

Tropical Heat

Vista Paint · 1082

#BF3339

Red Baron

Vista Paint · K-672

#BE2535

Red Red

Vista Paint · AC120

#C4342D

Movie Star

Vista Paint · 1116

#C32535

Unmatched Beauty

Vista Paint · 1110

#B02D33

Party Time

Vista Paint · 1109

#CD262C

More red colors from other brands

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

Positively Pink

Behr · T18-01

#E7BFB6

Sun Dried Tomato

Sherwin-Williams · 7585

#692B2B

Bleeding Heart

PPG · 1185-5

#E66A77

Canyon Rouge

Dutch Boy · 304-5DB

#A2665F

Rose Window

Dutch Boy · 203-4DB

#E19A99

It's A Girl!

Hirshfield's · 1105

#FFDAE2

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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