REDS

Vermilion

#CB2821

RGB 203, 40, 33 · HSL 2°, 72%, 46% · CMYK 0, 80, 84, 20

Vermilion is #CB2821 in HEX — rgb(203, 40, 33), hsl(2°, 72%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 80%, 84%, 20%).

Vermilion pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 72%, 46%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#CB2821

RGB203, 40, 33

HSL2°, 72%, 46%

HSV2°, 84%, 80%

CMYK0, 80, 84, 20

Decimal13314081

CSS RGBrgb(203, 40, 33)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 72%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Vermilion 2002

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Vermilion 2002-10

ΔE 4.2 · #D0322C

Behr

Fire Coral BIC-31

ΔE 4.6 · #C93426

Vista Paint

Painter's Red K-680

ΔE 5 · #CF252B

Dulux

Hot Lips S05H9

ΔE 5.5 · #C92C2B

Hallman-Lindsay

Party Time 1109

ΔE 6.9 · #D0252F

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 10.1 · #D63D3B

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 12.7 · #BF2D32

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 14.2 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 14.6 · #B53B26

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 15.5 · #D24B42

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 15.6 · #DA5838

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 17.5 · #B83236

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 19 · #C9543A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 20 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 25.7 · #9B2C2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#CB2821

#21C4CA

Analogous

#CA2170

#CB2821

#CA7B21

Triadic

#CB2821

#21CA26

#2621CA

Split-Complementary

#CB2821

#21CA7B

#2170CA

Tetradic

#CB2821

#70CA21

#21C4CA

#7B21CA

Monochromatic

#460D0B

#881A16

#CB2821

#E35954

#EE9996

Rectangle

#CB2821

#C4CA21

#21C4CA

#2621CA

Compound

#CB2821

#CA7B21

#21C4CA

#2170CA

Variations

Lighter

#E04742

#DF7D7A

#E7B8B7

Darker

#A51C17

#74110D

#450906

Saturation

#8F5E5C

#CA2621

#DA1710

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

5.43:1

vs Black

3.86:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#CB2821

#8E800D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB2821

#616122

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB2821

#C83243

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Vermilion 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

#D84B34

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB2821

Daylight 5500K

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

#C55058

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#279DA1

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: #CB2821;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB2821;

CSS Variable

--color-vermilion: #CB2821;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vermilion': '#CB2821' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB2821] text-[#CB2821]

SCSS

$vermilion: #CB2821;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB2821?

#CB2821 is Vermilion, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CB2821 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 dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Vermilion?

Vermilion 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?

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 #CB2821. In RGB it's 203, 40, 33, and in HSL it's 2°, 72%, 46%.

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