REDS
Vermilion
#CF312B
Reading steady, Vermilion lands in the reds family at HSL 2°, 66%, 49%. The high saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms, especially for accent walls, doors, statement pieces. Pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Vermilion 2002-10
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
accent walls, doors, statement pieces
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Vermilion
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #CF312B?
#CF312B is Vermilion, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #CF312B 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 kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement pieces.
What colors pair well with Vermilion?
Vermilion pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. 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 RGB value of #CF312B?
#CF312B converts to RGB 207, 49, 43.