RAL 2002 Vermilion (#CB2821) — RGB(203,40,33), HSL, CMYK

RAL 2002 Vermilion (#CB2821) is a classic bright red-orange from the RAL Classic system named after the brilliant pigment historically made from ground cinnabar (mercury sulfide). Vermilion has a long history in art and decoration across Chinese lacquerware, European oil painting, and Roman murals. This precise RAL specification makes vermilion reproducible across European industrial and decorative applications.

Color Values

HEX

#CB2821

RGB

203, 40, 33

HSL

2.5, 72.0%, 46.3%

HSV

2.5, 83.7%, 79.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 80.3%, 83.7%, 20.4%

OKLCH

0.547 0.1992 28.5

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: RAL 2002 Vermilion

Color Psychology

Pure red is the color of adrenaline, passion, and urgency. It raises heart rate and stimulates appetite, which is why fast-food chains and sale banners rely on it worldwide. Culturally, red signifies luck and prosperity in East Asia while representing danger and prohibition in Western road signage.

Design Usage

Medium red is ideal for call-to-action buttons, sale badges, and notification dots where instant attention is needed. It should be used sparingly as an accent rather than a dominant background to avoid visual fatigue. Red pairs effectively with white text for maximum legibility in buttons and banners.