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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

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Vermilion under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Vermilion under natural light

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

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

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

VermilionMillion Dollar RedFabulous RedDantes Cardigan

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

VermilionRouletteSugar PoppySilver Strawberry

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

VermilionUtopia BeckonsSan Jose BlueBig Chill

Analogous

Adjacent colors

VermilionPumpkin BlushHot LipsEccentric Lime

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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Stop

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Behr

100 MPH