Benjamin Moore

Vermilion

2002-10

Vermilion (Benjamin Moore) is a saturated orange-red with a warm, high-chroma appearance rooted in its strong orange undertones. At an LRV of 15.26, it reflects relatively little light and reads as a dense, concentrated hue on surfaces. The orange base distinguishes it from cooler reds, pushing it toward a fiery mid-spectrum position.

Hale Navy, Blue Danube, Golden Honey, Classic Gray, and Chantilly Lace from Benjamin Moore each offer functional pairings, with blues providing direct complementary contrast and neutrals moderating the color's intensity in adjacent areas.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2002-10

Collection

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Vermilion in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Vermilion under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Vermilion under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

2°

Red Family

Lightness

49%

Medium

Saturation

66%

Saturated

LRV

15.3

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#CF312B

RGB Decimal

207, 49, 43

RGB Percent

81.2%, 19.2%, 16.9%

HSL

2.2, 65.6%, 49.0%

HSV

2.2, 79.2%, 81.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 76.3%, 79.2%, 18.8%

YIQ

95.6, 96.1, 31.5

XYZ

27.27, 15.64, 3.87

CIE Lab

46.49, 60.39, 42.01

CIE Luv

46.49, 121.53, 28.03

Hunter Lab

39.54, 57.76, 21.39

Decimal

13578539

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

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Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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