Orange Vermillion 1194-7 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BC5339, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fire Dance from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BC5339 · 1194-7
Orange Vermillion
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Orange Vermillion Technical Profile
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Orange Vermillion in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Orange Vermillion in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGOrange Vermillion
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFire Dance
Fire Dance
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cayenne
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Best of the Bunch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fall Foliage
Behr
Nearly identical
Dorothy'S Slippers
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Best of the Bunch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Red River
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Orange Maple
Valspar
Very similar
Scorching Hot
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Orange
RAL
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Orange Vermillion
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Orange Vermillion
#BC5339
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6A272
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Orange Vermillion
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Orange Vermillion Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Orange Vermillion.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Orange Vermillion — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Orange Vermillion have?
Orange Vermillion by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Orange Vermillion in your own space before committing.
What colors match Orange Vermillion from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Orange Vermillion are Fire Dance by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cayenne by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Best of the Bunch by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Orange Vermillion's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Orange Vermillion?
Orange Vermillion has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Orange Vermillion's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.