REDS

Orange Vermillion

#BC5339

RGB 188, 83, 57 · HSL 12°, 53%, 48% · CMYK 0, 56, 70, 26

Orange Vermillion is #BC5339 in HEX — rgb(188, 83, 57), hsl(12°, 53%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 56%, 70%, 26%).

Orange Vermillion pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 12°, 53%, 48%. 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#BC5339

RGB188, 83, 57

HSL12°, 53%, 48%

HSV12°, 70%, 74%

CMYK0, 56, 70, 26

Decimal12342073

CSS RGBrgb(188, 83, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(12, 53%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Orange Vermillion 1194-7

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Fire 2171-20

ΔE 2 · #BE553E

Behr

Koi UL120-18

ΔE 3 · #C35539

Vista Paint

Best of the Bunch C-1067

ΔE 3.1 · #BC543F

Sherwin-Williams

Hearty Orange SW6622

ΔE 3.1 · #B44B34

Dulux

Hot Chillie S07E7

ΔE 3.7 · #B74D3A

Hallman-Lindsay

Best Of The Bunch 1068

ΔE 4.5 · #BD5442

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 5 · #BA5B3A

Dunn-Edwards

Red River DE5125

ΔE 5.9 · #B95543

Valspar

Vivid Orange 2011-3

ΔE 6.4 · #CF5942

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 7.1 · #C35831

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 8.2 · #BA4133

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 9.8 · #D65F3D

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 10.1 · #BD413A

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 10.3 · #B53B26

Kilz

Scorching Hot LB120-02

ΔE 10.8 · #B05C44

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#BC5339

#3AA1BB

Analogous

#BB3A60

#BC5339

#BB943A

Triadic

#BC5339

#3ABB53

#533ABB

Split-Complementary

#BC5339

#3ABB94

#3A60BB

Tetradic

#BC5339

#60BB3A

#3AA1BB

#943ABB

Monochromatic

#461F16

#813928

#BC5339

#D3836F

#E5B5A9

Rectangle

#BC5339

#A1BB3A

#3AA1BB

#533ABB

Compound

#BC5339

#BB943A

#3AA1BB

#3A60BB

Variations

Lighter

#CD735D

#D39A8C

#E2C6BF

Darker

#98412B

#6B2C1C

#3F190F

Saturation

#8E6F67

#BB533A

#D8421D

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

4.74:1

vs Black

4.43:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BC5339

#8E8233

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC5339

#6E6E3D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC5339

#BB535D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Orange Vermillion 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

#CC6B46

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC5339

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA706A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E9

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.

#398497

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: #BC5339;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC5339;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-vermillion: #BC5339;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-vermillion': '#BC5339' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC5339] text-[#BC5339]

SCSS

$orange-vermillion: #BC5339;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC5339?

#BC5339 is Orange Vermillion, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BC5339 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Vermillion?

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

What colors pair well with Orange Vermillion?

Orange Vermillion 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 Orange Vermillion?

You can download Orange Vermillion 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 Orange Vermillion?

The hex code is #BC5339. In RGB it's 188, 83, 57, and in HSL it's 12°, 53%, 48%.

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