REDS

Vermilion Bird

#F24433

RGB 242, 68, 51 · HSL 5°, 88%, 57% · CMYK 0, 72, 79, 5

Vermilion Bird is #F24433 in HEX — rgb(242, 68, 51), hsl(5°, 88%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 72%, 79%, 5%).

Vermilion Bird pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 5°, 88%, 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#F24433

RGB242, 68, 51

HSL5°, 88%, 57%

HSV5°, 79%, 95%

CMYK0, 72, 79, 5

Decimal15877171

CSS RGBrgb(242, 68, 51)

CSS HSLhsl(5, 88%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Emergency Zone P190-6

ΔE 2.2 · #EE442E

Benjamin Moore

Orange 2011-10

ΔE 5.9 · #E1422C

Kobra

Fluo 50

ΔE 6.4 · #FF4131

Dunn-Edwards

Burning Tomato DEA111

ΔE 6.9 · #EB5030

Dulux

Hot Embers S07G7

ΔE 7.3 · #E64D31

Vista Paint

Boing! K-1218

ΔE 7.5 · #DD402E

RAL

Traffic Orange 2009

ΔE 8.8 · #F54021

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 10.1 · #E0413A

Sherwin-Williams

Obstinate Orange SW6884

ΔE 16.2 · #D7552A

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 17.4 · #DE4A00

Kilz

Dynamite LH190

ΔE 19.2 · #DF5E47

Valspar

Autumn Blaze 2002-1A

ΔE 19.5 · #E16442

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.5 · #D65F3D

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 22.9 · #B8352E

PPG

Cinnamon Stone 1193-7

ΔE 23.1 · #C9543A

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 32.2 · #BA5B3A

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 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

#F24433

#31E2F2

Analogous

#F23181

#F24433

#F2A131

Triadic

#F24433

#31F241

#4131F2

Split-Complementary

#F24433

#31F2A1

#3181F2

Tetradic

#F24433

#81F231

#31E2F2

#A131F2

Monochromatic

#811208

#C91D0D

#F24433

#F68379

#FBC6C1

Rectangle

#F24433

#E2F231

#31E2F2

#4131F2

Compound

#F24433

#F2A131

#31E2F2

#3181F2

Variations

Lighter

#F4675A

#EE948C

#F0C5C1

Darker

#E01B09

#9D0F03

#5D0800

Saturation

#AE7974

#F24131

#F83B2A

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

3.72:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.65:1

Deuteranopia

#F24433

#AD9D23

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F24433

#7B7B36

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F24433

#EF4B5C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Vermilion Bird 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

#F56041

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F24433

Daylight 5500K

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

#E26566

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#1FC9D8

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: #F24433;

CSS — background

background-color: #F24433;

CSS Variable

--color-vermilion-bird: #F24433;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vermilion-bird': '#F24433' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F24433] text-[#F24433]

SCSS

$vermilion-bird: #F24433;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F24433?

#F24433 is Vermilion Bird, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #F24433 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vermilion Bird?

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

What colors pair well with Vermilion Bird?

Vermilion Bird 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 Bird?

You can download Vermilion Bird 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 Bird?

The hex code is #F24433. In RGB it's 242, 68, 51, and in HSL it's 5°, 88%, 57%.

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