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Vermilion Waxcap

#D46036

RGB 212, 96, 54 · HSL 16°, 65%, 52% · CMYK 0, 55, 75, 17

Vermilion Waxcap is #D46036 in HEX — rgb(212, 96, 54), hsl(16°, 65%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 75%, 17%).

Vermilion Waxcap pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 65%, 52%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D46036

RGB212, 96, 54

HSL16°, 65%, 52%

HSV16°, 75%, 83%

CMYK0, 55, 75, 17

Decimal13918262

CSS RGBrgb(212, 96, 54)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 65%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Racing 2169-10

ΔE 2.3 · #CD5B33

Dulux

Radiant Orange SB7C9

ΔE 3.1 · #CA5A31

Dunn-Edwards

Campfire DE5146

ΔE 3.2 · #CE5F38

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 3.7 · #D65F3D

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 5.1 · #E16442

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 5.7 · #C35831

Sherwin-Williams

Knockout Orange SW6885

ΔE 5.7 · #E16F3E

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa De Oro 1026

ΔE 6 · #CF6837

Kobra

Orange 14

ΔE 6.2 · #DA5838

Behr

Jack O Lantern M220-7

ΔE 6.3 · #C25A31

Vista Paint

Casa De Oro C-1025

ΔE 6.7 · #CC6735

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 6.8 · #D86F3C

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 9.1 · #DF5E47

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 11.5 · #E27A53

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 12.4 · #BA5B3A

Colorhouse

Petal .06 Petal-06

ΔE 15.1 · #BA4133

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D46036

#35AAD4

Analogous

#D4355A

#D46036

#D4AF35

Triadic

#D46036

#35D45F

#5F35D4

Split-Complementary

#D46036

#35D4AF

#355AD4

Tetradic

#D46036

#5AD435

#35AAD4

#AF35D4

Monochromatic

#5D2714

#9C4221

#D46036

#E29174

#EFC3B3

Rectangle

#D46036

#AAD435

#35AAD4

#5F35D4

Compound

#D46036

#D4AF35

#35AAD4

#355AD4

Variations

Lighter

#DD7F5D

#DEA38D

#E8CBC1

Darker

#B24822

#7D3115

#4A1C0B

Saturation

#9C796D

#D45F35

#EA5520

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.80:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.53:1

Deuteranopia

#D46036

#A2932E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D46036

#7E7E3D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D46036

#D35F6A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Vermilion Waxcap reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#DE7544

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D46036

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC7A68

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#328EAF

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: #D46036;

CSS — background

background-color: #D46036;

CSS Variable

--color-vermilion-waxcap: #D46036;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vermilion-waxcap': '#D46036' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D46036] text-[#D46036]

SCSS

$vermilion-waxcap: #D46036;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D46036?

#D46036 is Vermilion Waxcap, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D46036 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vermilion Waxcap?

Vermilion Waxcap works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Vermilion Waxcap?

Vermilion Waxcap pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Vermilion Waxcap?

You can download Vermilion Waxcap 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 Waxcap?

The hex code is #D46036. In RGB it's 212, 96, 54, and in HSL it's 16°, 65%, 52%.

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