Red vs Vermilion paint color comparison

Red vs Vermilion

RedBenjamin MoorevsVermilionBenjamin MooreΔE 3.9 — Noticeable difference

Red and Vermilion come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 14 vs 15 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 3.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Red
Benjamin Moore · 2000-10
LRV14.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2000-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Vermilion
Benjamin Moore · 2002-10
LRV15.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2002-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Red vs Vermilion Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Red on one side and Vermilion on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.