REDS

Vermilion Cinnabar

#E34244

RGB 227, 66, 68 · HSL 359°, 74%, 57% · CMYK 0, 71, 70, 11

Vermilion Cinnabar is #E34244 in HEX — rgb(227, 66, 68), hsl(359°, 74%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 71%, 70%, 11%).

Vermilion Cinnabar pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 74%, 57%. 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#E34244

RGB227, 66, 68

HSL359°, 74%, 57%

HSV359°, 71%, 89%

CMYK0, 71, 70, 11

Decimal14893636

CSS RGBrgb(227, 66, 68)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 74%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Bull's 2002-20

ΔE 3.1 · #DA3F3D

Dunn-Edwards

Red Power DEA108

ΔE 4.2 · #D63D3B

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 4.7 · #D43938

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 4.8 · #E0413A

Behr

Pimento P180-6

ΔE 5.1 · #E6373E

Vista Paint

Endless Possibilities C-1080

ΔE 5.7 · #DB4238

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 6.2 · #E63244

Valspar

Scarlet Sun 1011-1

ΔE 9.4 · #D24B42

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 10.6 · #C33A36

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 11.7 · #F93753

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 13.5 · #DF5E47

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 13.9 · #B8352E

PPG

Wet Coral 1189-6

ΔE 15.5 · #D1584C

Dutch Boy

Terracotta VS-9228

ΔE 17 · #B53B26

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 18.2 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 24 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#E34244

#40E2E0

Analogous

#E24094

#E34244

#E28F40

Triadic

#E34244

#43E240

#4043E2

Split-Complementary

#E34244

#40E28F

#4094E2

Tetradic

#E34244

#94E240

#40E2E0

#8F40E2

Monochromatic

#781214

#BA1C1E

#E34244

#EC8385

#F6C5C6

Rectangle

#E34244

#E2E040

#40E2E0

#4043E2

Compound

#E34244

#E28F40

#40E2E0

#4094E2

Variations

Lighter

#E86669

#E79495

#EDC5C5

Darker

#CF1A1D

#910F11

#560708

Saturation

#AA797A

#E24043

#F13235

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

4.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.13:1

Deuteranopia

#E34244

#A2943B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E34244

#747444

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E34244

#E04A58

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Vermilion Cinnabar 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

#EA5E4E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E34244

Daylight 5500K

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

#D76372

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.

#2EC9C7

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: #E34244;

CSS — background

background-color: #E34244;

CSS Variable

--color-vermilion-cinnabar: #E34244;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vermilion-cinnabar': '#E34244' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E34244] text-[#E34244]

SCSS

$vermilion-cinnabar: #E34244;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E34244?

#E34244 is Vermilion Cinnabar, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #E34244 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vermilion Cinnabar?

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

What colors pair well with Vermilion Cinnabar?

Vermilion Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar?

You can download Vermilion Cinnabar 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 Cinnabar?

The hex code is #E34244. In RGB it's 227, 66, 68, and in HSL it's 359°, 74%, 57%.

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