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Vivid Vermilion

#E56024

RGB 229, 96, 36 · HSL 19°, 79%, 52% · CMYK 0, 58, 84, 10

Vivid Vermilion is #E56024 in HEX — rgb(229, 96, 36), hsl(19°, 79%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 84%, 10%).

Vivid Vermilion pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 19°, 79%, 52%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E56024

RGB229, 96, 36

HSL19°, 79%, 52%

HSV19°, 84%, 90%

CMYK0, 58, 84, 10

Decimal15032356

CSS RGBrgb(229, 96, 36)

CSS HSLhsl(19, 79%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Rumba 2014-20

ΔE 4 · #F06631

Behr

Japanese Koi P210-7

ΔE 4.3 · #E35C2B

Dunn-Edwards

Exhuberant Orange DEA112

ΔE 4.5 · #F0622F

Vista Paint

L'Orange K-1212

ΔE 5 · #E3622F

Valspar

Island Orange 2010-2

ΔE 7.4 · #E66C35

Hallman-Lindsay

Lava Lamp 1033

ΔE 7.5 · #EB7135

Dulux

Full Of Life S09H8

ΔE 7.8 · #DE592F

RAL

Bright Red Orange 2008

ΔE 8.3 · #F75E25

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 8.3 · #D7552A

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 10.4 · #DE4A00

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 12.2 · #F07B42

PPG

Field Poppy 1195-7

ΔE 15.6 · #D86F3C

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 15.7 · #D65F3D

Kilz

Hyperactive LH200

ΔE 17 · #EA7C4C

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 22.4 · #FF963A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 25.2 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#E56024

#24A8E5

Analogous

#E52447

#E56024

#E5C224

Triadic

#E56024

#24E561

#6124E5

Split-Complementary

#E56024

#24E5C2

#2447E5

Tetradic

#E56024

#47E524

#24A8E5

#C224E5

Monochromatic

#64280C

#A94314

#E56024

#ED9268

#F5C4AD

Rectangle

#E56024

#A8E524

#24A8E5

#6124E5

Compound

#E56024

#E5C224

#24A8E5

#2447E5

Variations

Lighter

#EA8150

#E7A384

#ECCBBC

Darker

#C24A12

#88320A

#511C04

Saturation

#A27A68

#E56124

#F25C17

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

3.48:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.03:1

Deuteranopia

#E56024

#AD9C11

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E56024

#848431

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E56024

#E35F6C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Vivid Vermilion 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

#EB7536

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E56024

Daylight 5500K

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

#D87A5A

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

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.

#258CBC

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: #E56024;

CSS — background

background-color: #E56024;

CSS Variable

--color-vivid-vermilion: #E56024;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vivid-vermilion': '#E56024' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E56024] text-[#E56024]

SCSS

$vivid-vermilion: #E56024;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E56024?

#E56024 is Vivid Vermilion, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E56024 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vivid Vermilion?

Vivid Vermilion 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 Vivid Vermilion?

Vivid Vermilion 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 Vivid Vermilion?

You can download Vivid 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 Vivid Vermilion?

The hex code is #E56024. In RGB it's 229, 96, 36, and in HSL it's 19°, 79%, 52%.

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