REDS

English Vermillion

#CC474B

RGB 204, 71, 75 · HSL 358°, 57%, 54% · CMYK 0, 65, 63, 20

English Vermillion is #CC474B in HEX — rgb(204, 71, 75), hsl(358°, 57%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 63%, 20%).

English Vermillion pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 358°, 57%, 54%. 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#CC474B

RGB204, 71, 75

HSL358°, 57%, 54%

HSV358°, 65%, 80%

CMYK0, 65, 63, 20

Decimal13387595

CSS RGBrgb(204, 71, 75)

CSS HSLhsl(358, 57%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 2 · #CF454A

Benjamin Moore

Ryan 1314

ΔE 2.6 · #CC4847

Vista Paint

Mullen Pink C-1100

ΔE 3.3 · #C74142

PPG

Burnt Red 1188-7 · 17-13

ΔE 3.3 · #C6494C

Dulux

Retro Rose SB7E1

ΔE 4 · #C53E40

Hallman-Lindsay

Mullen Pink 1101

ΔE 4 · #CA4042

Behr

Mexican Chile 200D-6

ΔE 4.6 · #BD3D43

Dunn-Edwards

Deep Hibiscus DE5083

ΔE 5.3 · #CB5251

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 6.3 · #D75954

Kobra

Red 15

ΔE 7 · #BD413A

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 8.3 · #C33A36

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 10.3 · #BA4133

RAL

Pearl Pink 3033

ΔE 11.7 · #B44C43

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 12 · #B64F48

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 14.5 · #B34C53

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 14.9 · #B53B26

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#CC474B

#47CDC8

Analogous

#CD478E

#CC474B

#CD8547

Triadic

#CC474B

#4BCD47

#474BCD

Split-Complementary

#CC474B

#47CD85

#478ECD

Tetradic

#CC474B

#8ECD47

#47CDC8

#8547CD

Monochromatic

#601A1D

#9C2B2F

#CC474B

#DD8386

#EDBFC0

Rectangle

#CC474B

#CDC847

#47CDC8

#474BCD

Compound

#CC474B

#CD8547

#47CDC8

#478ECD

Variations

Lighter

#D76C6F

#DB9799

#E6C6C7

Darker

#B02C31

#7B1C1F

#490F11

Saturation

#9E7677

#CD474B

#E62E34

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

4.59:1

vs Black

4.57:1

Deuteranopia

#CC474B

#948845

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC474B

#6E6E4A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC474B

#C94D57

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

English 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

#D86253

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC474B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C66778

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.

#3CAEAA

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #CC474B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC474B;

CSS Variable

--color-english-vermillion: #CC474B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'english-vermillion': '#CC474B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC474B] text-[#CC474B]

SCSS

$english-vermillion: #CC474B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC474B?

#CC474B is English Vermillion, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #CC474B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with English Vermillion?

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

What colors pair well with English Vermillion?

English 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 English Vermillion?

You can download English 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 English Vermillion?

The hex code is #CC474B. In RGB it's 204, 71, 75, and in HSL it's 358°, 57%, 54%.

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