Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Vermilion |
| SKU | DEFD22 |
| Hex | #DD4D3E |
| RGB | 221, 77, 62 |
| HSL | 6°, 70%, 55% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Red |
About Dunn-Edwards Vermilion
With an LRV of 20, Vermilion is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Vermilion works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all red from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Vermilion within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #DD4D3E in HSL space. Pair Vermilion with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dunn-Edwards Vermilion Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Vermilion from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD22 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Vermilion
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Warm Comfort (2010-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Vermilion without repainting risk. See the full Warm Comfort swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Vermilion
Behr's nearest match is Spirit Warrior (T18-12), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Vermilion without repainting risk. See the full Spirit Warrior swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Vermilion
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gladiola (SW 6875), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Vermilion without repainting risk. See the full Gladiola swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Vermilion
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Gingham Pink (106-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Vermilion without repainting risk. See the full Gingham Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Vermilion
At Kompozit, the closest color to Vermilion is Endless Possibilities (1081) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Endless Possibilities swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Vermilion
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Vermilion is Endless Possibilities (1081) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 22 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Endless Possibilities swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Vermilion
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Vermilion is Wet Coral (PPG1189-6) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wet Coral swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Vermilion
Valspar has no exact twin of Vermilion. The nearest is Blaze Orange (1008-1A) at ΔE 3.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24.3 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blaze Orange swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Vermilion
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Vermilion — the nearest deck color, Charlotte's Locks (NO. 268), is clearly different (ΔE 5.48). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD22 instead. See the full Charlotte's Locks swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Vermilion
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Vermilion — the nearest deck color, Field Clay (BD56), is clearly different (ΔE 6.75). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD22 instead. See the full Field Clay swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Vermilion
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Vermilion — the nearest deck color, Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29), is clearly different (ΔE 7.44). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD22 instead. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Vermilion
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Vermilion — the nearest deck color, Vine Ripened Tomato (JG-25), is clearly different (ΔE 10.5). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD22 instead. See the full Vine Ripened Tomato swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Vermilion
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Vermilion — the nearest deck color, Bahaus (BD-BH), is clearly different (ΔE 14.34). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dunn-Edwards DEFD22 instead. See the full Bahaus swatch →