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NYX Brave

NYX Brave is a cool-toned mauve lipstick in a matte finish (full, flat colour with no shine), hex #543A61. It sits in the deep range and suits cool and neutral undertones.

Colour values

Hex #543A61
RGB 84, 58, 97
L* 28.84
a* 19.54
b* -18.68
Chroma 27.03
Hue angle 316.28°
Undertone Cool
Depth Deep
Colour family Mauve
Saturation Muted
Finish Matte: full, flat colour with no shine
Brand NYX
Viola id lip-0856
Last verified 2026-10-24

Who it suits

Colour theory suggests NYX Brave works with cool and neutral undertones.

Its deep depth sits most naturally on medium, tan and deep skin.

A matte finish shows Brave's full, flat colour with no shine, so it reads on the lips very close to its hex.

Nearest shades in the catalogue

No shade from another brand is within ΔE 5.0 of NYX Brave. These are the nearest shades in the catalogue, closest first.

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