REDS

Melon Twist

#AA6864

RGB 170, 104, 100 · HSL 3°, 29%, 53% · CMYK 0, 39, 41, 33

Melon Twist is #AA6864 in HEX — rgb(170, 104, 100), hsl(3°, 29%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 41%, 33%).

Melon Twist pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 29%, 53%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#AA6864

RGB170, 104, 100

HSL3°, 29%, 53%

HSV3°, 41%, 67%

CMYK0, 39, 41, 33

Decimal11167844

CSS RGBrgb(170, 104, 100)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 29%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Melon Twist S03F7

ΔE 1.4 · #AA6664

Behr

Colonial Brick PPU2-13

ΔE 1.9 · #AC6962

Valspar

Savannah Red 1008-7B

ΔE 3.2 · #A36864

Vista Paint

Rose Queen K-689

ΔE 3.5 · #A76567

Benjamin Moore

Red 2091-40

ΔE 4 · #B47068

Hallman-Lindsay

Herald Of Spring 93

ΔE 4.4 · #A46366

Sherwin-Williams

Reddish SW6319

ΔE 4.6 · #B56966

PPG

Horizon Glow 1052-5

ΔE 5.1 · #AD7171

Kilz

Earthy Red LA140-01

ΔE 6.1 · #A36167

IKEA

IKEA066 66

ΔE 8.3 · #A85953

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.5 · #A15A4D

Dunn-Edwards

Western Red DE6090

ΔE 9 · #9B6959

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 15.9 · #D36E70

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 15.9 · #AA5842

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 16.4 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 16.7 · #8C4D35

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AA6864

#64A6AA

Analogous

#AA6484

#AA6864

#AA8B64

Triadic

#AA6864

#64AA68

#6864AA

Split-Complementary

#AA6864

#64AA8B

#6484AA

Tetradic

#AA6864

#84AA64

#64A6AA

#8B64AA

Monochromatic

#4C2B2A

#7D4845

#AA6864

#C59896

#E0C8C7

Rectangle

#AA6864

#A6AA64

#64A6AA

#6864AA

Compound

#AA6864

#AA8B64

#64A6AA

#6484AA

Variations

Lighter

#BB8683

#C9A7A5

#DECDCD

Darker

#8D4E4B

#623533

#3A1E1D

Saturation

#927E7D

#AA6864

#D4423A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.31:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.87:1

Deuteranopia

#AA6864

#8A8363

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA6864

#777765

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA6864

#A9696D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Melon Twist carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#BF7B66

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#AA6864

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#AC808A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#568D90

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #AA6864;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA6864;

CSS Variable

--color-melon-twist: #AA6864;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melon-twist': '#AA6864' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA6864] text-[#AA6864]

SCSS

$melon-twist: #AA6864;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA6864?

#AA6864 is Melon Twist, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #AA6864 warm or cool?

Melon Twist reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Melon Twist?

Melon Twist works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Melon Twist?

Melon Twist pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Melon Twist?

You can download Melon Twist on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Melon Twist?

The hex code is #AA6864. In RGB it's 170, 104, 100, and in HSL it's 3°, 29%, 53%.

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