RAL Classic Vermilion RAL 2002

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Vermilion for exterior (1 photo)
RAL Classic Vermilion reviews (1 photo)
What are RAL Classic Vermilion undertones?
Is Vermilion RAL 2002 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Vermilion
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Vermilion RAL 2002
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	RAL 2002
Name:	Vermilion
Brand:	RAL Classic

What color is RAL Classic Vermilion?

RAL Classic Vermilion RAL 2002 is a deep, saturated red-orange with a clearly warm cast and a grounded rather than fluorescent presence. Its #BF3922 value gives it enough depth to hold its own on a front door, exterior trim, or a single statement wall. In strong daylight, this color reads brighter and more orange-red, while lower or warmer indoor light brings out its darker brick-red side. Pair Vermilion with warm white, charcoal, dark brown wood, or brushed black metal to give its intensity a clean framework. It is especially effective on cabinetry, painted furniture, and architectural accents where a concentrated hit of color feels intentional.

Vermilion for exterior

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm red hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

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RAL Classic Vermilion reviews

View the photos of real spaces painted with this red that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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What are RAL Classic Vermilion undertones?

Vermilion is a midtone, clear earthy red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.

HEX value:

#BF3922

RGB code:

191, 57, 34

Is RAL Classic Vermilion cool or warm?

warm

cool

At 9° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.

RAL 2002 Vermilion HSL code: 9, 70%, 44%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Vermilion

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

Sunrise

Morning

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In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange-red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange-yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with RAL Classic Vermilion:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

RAL 2002
Vermilion

RAL 3028
Pure red

Darker shades

RAL 2002
Vermilion

RAL 3000
Flame red

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Vermilion with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 189, such as RAL Classic Pastel blue and Mint turquoise.

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LRV of Vermilion

Vermilion has an LRV of 16.33% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 16.33%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models

Format	Code
HEX	#BF3922
RGB Decimal	191, 57, 34
RGB Percent	74.90%, 22.35%, 13.33%
HSV	Hue: 9° Saturation: 82.2% Value: 74.9%
HSL	hsl(9, 70, 44)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 70.16 Yellow: 82.2 Key: 25.1
YIQ	Y: 94.444 I: 87.242 Q: 21.188
XYZ	X: 23.24 Y: 14.122 Z: 3.015
CIE Lab	L:44.407 a:52.285 b:43.643
CIE Luv	L:44.407 u:105.631 v:30.198
Decimal	12532002
Hunter Lab	37.579, 44.629, 21.548