REDS

Vermilion Red

#B5493A

RGB 181, 73, 58 · HSL 7°, 51%, 47% · CMYK 0, 60, 68, 29

Vermilion Red is #B5493A in HEX — rgb(181, 73, 58), hsl(7°, 51%, 47%), cmyk(0%, 60%, 68%, 29%).

Vermilion Red pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 51%, 47%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#B5493A

RGB181, 73, 58

HSL7°, 51%, 47%

HSV7°, 68%, 71%

CMYK0, 60, 68, 29

Decimal11880762

CSS RGBrgb(181, 73, 58)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 51%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Spice Of Life S06G8

ΔE 1.3 · #B14738

Sherwin-Williams

Habanero Chile SW7589

ΔE 2.6 · #B8473D

Vista Paint

Persimmon K-632

ΔE 3.1 · #BE4E3D

Benjamin Moore

Paper CSP-1150

ΔE 3.4 · #AC4031

PPG

Teaberry Blossom 1189-7

ΔE 3.6 · #B44940

Hallman-Lindsay

Best Of The Bunch 1068

ΔE 3.9 · #BD5442

Dunn-Edwards

Glitzy Red DEA153

ΔE 4.7 · #AF413B

Behr

Colorful Leaves M190-7

ΔE 4.8 · #A64033

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 4.9 · #B44C43

Valspar

Hacienda Tile 2010-4

ΔE 5.5 · #C45749

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 6.2 · #BA4133

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 6.5 · #BD413A

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 6.7 · #B64F48

Kilz

Fahrenheit LH180

ΔE 7.8 · #9D3A2F

Dutch Boy

Cottage Red VS-9771

ΔE 9.3 · #9B3821

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 9.8 · #BA5B3A

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B5493A

#3BA7B5

Analogous

#B53B6A

#B5493A

#B5863B

Triadic

#B5493A

#3BB549

#493BB5

Split-Complementary

#B5493A

#3BB586

#3B6AB5

Tetradic

#B5493A

#6AB53B

#3BA7B5

#863BB5

Monochromatic

#411A15

#7B3228

#B5493A

#D0786D

#E2ADA6

Rectangle

#B5493A

#A7B53B

#3BA7B5

#493BB5

Compound

#B5493A

#B5863B

#3BA7B5

#3B6AB5

Variations

Lighter

#CA695C

#D1938B

#E1C3BF

Darker

#93392D

#67261D

#3D1510

Saturation

#8A6A66

#B5493B

#D2321D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.28:1

vs Black

3.98:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B5493A

#867B35

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5493A

#66663C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5493A

#B34B54

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Vermilion Red carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#C76347

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5493A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4686B

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#3A8892

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: #B5493A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5493A;

CSS Variable

--color-vermilion-red: #B5493A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vermilion-red': '#B5493A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5493A] text-[#B5493A]

SCSS

$vermilion-red: #B5493A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5493A?

#B5493A is Vermilion Red, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B5493A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vermilion Red?

Vermilion Red works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Vermilion Red?

Vermilion Red pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Vermilion Red?

You can download Vermilion Red 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 Red?

The hex code is #B5493A. In RGB it's 181, 73, 58, and in HSL it's 7°, 51%, 47%.

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