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Dunn-Edwards Vermilion
DEFD22 · #DD4D3E · LRV 21
Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Salsa is a 95% matchVermilion (DEFD22) is a dark red from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 21 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Salsa (95% match).
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LRV
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 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.
What is the closest match to Vermilion in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Salsa (2009-20), 95%; Behr: Top Tomato (P180-7), 92%; Valspar: Blaze Orange (1008-1A), 86%; PPG: Cinnamon Stone (PPG1193-7), 84%; Sherwin-Williams: Stop (SW 6869), 81%; Glidden: Cinnamon Stone (PPG1193-7), 79%; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), 76%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Raucous Orange (HGSW6883), 72%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.