# Benjamin Moore Vermilion

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-vermilion-2002-10](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-vermilion-2002-10)

Benjamin Moore Vermilion 2002-10 is a bold, saturated red with a clear warm cast and a subtle orange edge. Its medium-dark depth keeps it from reading like a primary crayon red, while the strong pigment gives walls and painted furniture immediate presence. In bright daylight, Vermilion appears lively and crisp; lower or warmer lighting can make it feel deeper and more earthy. Use it on a dining room accent wall, a lacquered cabinet, or a front door where a concentrated hit of color makes sense. Creamy whites, charcoal, black metal, and warm oak provide grounded contrast without competing with this shade.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Vermilion
- **Color code:** 2002-10
- **HEX:** #CF312B
- **RGB:** 207, 49, 43
- **LRV:** 15.26%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 2° Saturation: 79.23% Value: 81.18%
- **HSL:** hsl(2, 66, 49)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 76.33 Yellow: 79.23 Key: 18.82
- **YIQ:** Y: 95.558 I: 96.08 Q: 31.556
- **XYZ:** X: 27.27 Y: 15.641 Z: 3.868
- **CIE Lab:** L:46.499 a:60.38 b:42.011
- **CIE Luv:** L:46.499 u:121.508 v:28.036
- **Decimal:** 13578539
- **Hunter Lab:** 39.548, 53.871, 21.885

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Ruby Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ruby-red-2001-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-red-2000-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Fireworks](https://plan-home.com/color/fireworks-sw-6867)
- [Benjamin Moore Redstone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-redstone-2009-10)
- [Behr 100 Mph](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-100-mph)
- [Sherwin Williams Stop](https://plan-home.com/color/stop-sw-6869)
- [Benjamin Moore Tomato Tango](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tomato-tango-csp-1145)
- [Behr Flirt Alert](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flirt-alert)
- [Benjamin Moore Cornwallis Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cornwallis-red-cw-315)
- [Behr Top Tomato](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-top-tomato)
- [Benjamin Moore Tomato Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tomato-red-2010-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Bull's Eye Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bulls-eye-red-2002-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Strawberry Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-strawberry-red-2003-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Bonfire](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bonfire-2001-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Real Red](https://plan-home.com/color/real-red-sw-6868)
- [Sherwin Williams Ablaze](https://plan-home.com/color/ablaze-sw-6870)
- [Sherwin Williams Red Obsession](https://plan-home.com/color/red-obsession-sw-7590)
- [Benjamin Moore Tricycle Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tricycle-red-2000-20)
- [Behr Race Car Stripe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-race-car-stripe)
- [Sherwin Williams Habanero Chile](https://plan-home.com/color/habanero-chile-sw-7589)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Habanero Pepper](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-habanero-pepper-1306)
- [Benjamin Moore Adobe Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-adobe-orange-2171-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Raspberry Blush](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-raspberry-blush-2008-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Redstone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-redstone-2009-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Bull's Eye Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bulls-eye-red-2002-20)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Ruby Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ruby-red-2001-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-red-2000-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Million Dollar Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-million-dollar-red-2003-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Tomato Tango](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tomato-tango-csp-1145)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Iced Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iced-green-673)
- [Benjamin Moore Spring Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spring-sky-674)
- [Benjamin Moore Azurite](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-azurite-cw-670)
- [Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-whipple-blue-hc-152)
- [Benjamin Moore New Born's Eyes](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-new-borns-eyes-1663)
- [Benjamin Moore Summer Basket Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-summer-basket-green-2040-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Skydive](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-skydive-csp-700)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2002-10

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.