Vermilion vs Pure red

RAL Classic
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RAL Classic

Vermilion and Pure red come from the same RAL Classic collection. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 16 vs 17 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. ΔE 8.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room.

Vermilion vs Pure red Color Comparison

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.

ΔE 8.6Noticeable difference

Color Details

Vermilion
RAL Classic · RAL 2002
Hex#BF3922
LRV16.3
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 2002
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Vermilion
Pure red
RAL Classic · RAL 3028
Hex#CC2C24
LRV17.3
BrandRAL Classic
NumberRAL 3028
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
View Pure red

Vermilion vs Pure red in Real Spaces

Vermilion and Pure red are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

House

A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. At this scale, the choice between them becomes clear in a way that a swatch alone can't communicate.

Vermilion
RAL 2002 exterior color

@arkraudasojaoy

Pure red
RAL 3028 exterior paint review

@oknamayak.vrn

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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
Teton Blue

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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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Vermilion
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