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Dunn-Edwards Vermilion
DEFD22 · #DD4D3E · LRV ~21
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Salsa (~95% proximity)Vermilion (DEFD22) is a dark red from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 21 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Salsa (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Vermilion in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
21 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
DEFD22
HEX
#DD4D3E
RGB
221, 77, 62
HSL
6°, 70%, 55%
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Vermilion FAQ
What is the LRV of Vermilion?
Vermilion has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Vermilion in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Salsa (2009-20), ~95% proximity; Behr: Top Tomato (P180-7), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Blaze Orange (1008-1A), ~86% proximity; PPG: Cinnamon Stone (PPG1193-7), ~84% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Stop (SW 6869), ~81% proximity; Glidden: Cinnamon Stone (PPG1193-7), ~79% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), ~76% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Raucous Orange (HGSW6883), ~72% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Vermilion?
The HEX code of Vermilion (DEFD22) is #DD4D3E, RGB 221, 77, 62. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.