ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hot Lips (2077-30) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 16. For trim, try Candy Stripe (2079-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 16.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BC427F |
| RGB | 188, 66, 127 |
| HSL | 330°, 48%, 50% |
About Hot Lips
Hot Lips (2077-30) is a very dark, bold red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 16, Hot Lips absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hot Lips's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Crushed Berries (2076-30), it's more colorful.
How Hot Lips changes with the light
Hot Lips has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Hot Lips's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Hot Lips will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Hot Lips can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Hot Lips will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Hot Lips in real homes
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Hot Lips equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 19.3
Also close: Borscht (ΔE 19.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.9
Also close: Rectory Red (ΔE 14.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 18.6
Also close: Rumors (ΔE 18.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hot Lips questions
What undertone does Hot Lips have?
Hot Lips has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hot Lips's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hot Lips a light or dark color?
Hot Lips has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 16.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Hot Lips absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Hot Lips in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Red Bay SW 6321 (closest available, ΔE 19.3); Farrow & Ball: Lake Red No.W92 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Behr: Midnight In NY N440-7 (closest available, ΔE 18.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hot Lips?
Try Candy Stripe (2079-70) on trim and Flush Pink (2081-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hot Lips's undertone.
Where does Hot Lips work best?
Hot Lips works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 16, Hot Lips absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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