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NYX Forbidden

NYX Forbidden is a warm-toned coral lipstick in a matte finish (full, flat colour with no shine), hex #FDB79E. It sits in the very light range and suits warm and neutral undertones.

Colour values

Hex #FDB79E
RGB 253, 183, 158
L* 80.30
a* 22.26
b* 22.76
Chroma 31.84
Hue angle 45.64°
Undertone Warm
Depth Very light
Colour family Coral
Saturation Muted
Finish Matte: full, flat colour with no shine
Brand NYX
Viola id lip-0999
Last verified 2026-10-24

Who it suits

Colour theory suggests NYX Forbidden works with warm and neutral undertones.

Its very light depth sits most naturally on fair, light and medium skin.

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

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