Vermilion
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Vermilion remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#7E191B
LRV
5.21
Coordinating Colors
Olympus White reflects far more light (LRV 68 vs 5), opening up a space where Vermilion encloses it.
At LRV 37 vs 5, Network Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 5 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 6 vs 5), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 26 vs 5, Manitou Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Meander Blue reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 5), opening up a space where Vermilion encloses it.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 7 and 5, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 5 and 4, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.