Orange lipsticks for tan skin

Orange lipsticks are saturated shades between red and yellow, from tangerine and burnt orange to terracotta and rust. They are the warmest family on the lips. A red-orange reads bold and bright, a deeper orange reads closer to terracotta or rust, and lighter oranges move towards coral and peach. For tan skin this page uses a reference lightness of L* 45. Contrast between lip colour and skin decides how strongly a shade stands out. Medium, medium-deep and deep shades are listed here; the lightest shades make a strong pale contrast against tan skin and appear on the fair, light and medium pages. Nudes are listed only when their lightness is within 18 L* points of the reference.

75 orange shades listed for tan skin, grouped by undertone.

Last verified 24 October 2026. How we measure.