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Vermilion

#9C576E

RGB 156, 87, 110 · HSL 340°, 28%, 48% · CMYK 0, 44, 29, 39

Vermilion is #9C576E in HEX — rgb(156, 87, 110), hsl(340°, 28%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 29%, 39%).

Vermilion pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 340°, 28%, 48%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#9C576E

RGB156, 87, 110

HSL340°, 28%, 48%

HSV340°, 44%, 61%

CMYK0, 44, 29, 39

Decimal10245998

CSS RGBrgb(156, 87, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(340, 28%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Vermilion S150-5

Exact match

Dulux

Mulberry Mix S48G7

ΔE 2.3 · #9E546D

Dunn-Edwards

Rosewine DE5019

ΔE 2.9 · #9D5C75

Sherwin-Williams

Ruby Shade SW6572

ΔE 3 · #A2566F

Valspar

Deep Sunset 1005-3A

ΔE 3.2 · #A65D75

Benjamin Moore

Fashion 1356

ΔE 3.5 · #9F5875

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 4.7 · #A25877

PPG

Berries And Cream 18-23

ΔE 5.2 · #9C6071

Kilz

Potpourri LH120

ΔE 5.4 · #934962

Vista Paint

Cinnapink C-86

ΔE 7.9 · #A5646F

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnapink 87

ΔE 7.9 · #A6646F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 8.9 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 13.4 · #994A50

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 14.3 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 18.8 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 28.4 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9C576E

#589D86

Analogous

#9D5891

#9C576E

#9D6458

Triadic

#9C576E

#6F9D58

#586F9D

Split-Complementary

#9C576E

#589D64

#58919D

Tetradic

#9C576E

#919D58

#589D86

#64589D

Monochromatic

#3B212A

#6C3D4C

#9C576E

#BB8698

#D7B7C2

Rectangle

#9C576E

#9D8658

#589D86

#586F9D

Compound

#9C576E

#9D6458

#589D86

#58919D

Variations

Lighter

#B3778B

#C29DA9

#DAC7CE

Darker

#7F4558

#582F3C

#341B23

Saturation

#857077

#9D586F

#C92C60

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.25:1

vs Black

4.00:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9C576E

#78766D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C576E

#67676B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C576E

#995D5E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Vermilion strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#B46E6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#9C576E

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#A27392

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4E8271

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #9C576E;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C576E;

CSS Variable

--color-vermilion: #9C576E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vermilion': '#9C576E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C576E] text-[#9C576E]

SCSS

$vermilion: #9C576E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C576E?

#9C576E is Vermilion, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9C576E warm or cool?

Vermilion reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Vermilion?

Vermilion works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Vermilion?

Vermilion pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Vermilion?

You can download Vermilion on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Vermilion?

The hex code is #9C576E. In RGB it's 156, 87, 110, and in HSL it's 340°, 28%, 48%.

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