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Smashbox PUBLICIST

Smashbox PUBLICIST is a cool-toned berry lipstick in a matte finish (full, flat colour with no shine), hex #C81C71. It sits in the medium-deep range and suits cool and neutral undertones.

Colour values

Hex #C81C71
RGB 200, 28, 113
L* 44.67
a* 68.06
b* -2.98
Chroma 68.13
Hue angle 357.49°
Undertone Cool
Depth Medium-deep
Colour family Berry
Saturation Vivid
Finish Matte: full, flat colour with no shine
Brand Smashbox
Viola id lip-1617
Last verified 2026-10-24

Who it suits

Colour theory suggests Smashbox PUBLICIST works with cool and neutral undertones.

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

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

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