REDS

Watermelon Crush

#BF6C6E

RGB 191, 108, 110 · HSL 359°, 39%, 59% · CMYK 0, 43, 42, 25

Watermelon Crush is #BF6C6E in HEX — rgb(191, 108, 110), hsl(359°, 39%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 42%, 25%).

Watermelon Crush pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 359°, 39%, 59%. 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#BF6C6E

RGB191, 108, 110

HSL359°, 39%, 59%

HSV359°, 43%, 75%

CMYK0, 43, 42, 25

Decimal12545134

CSS RGBrgb(191, 108, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(359, 39%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Playful Pink 2001-3B

ΔE 1.1 · #C06E71

Behr

Art House Pink HDC-SP14-8

ΔE 1.8 · #BF6E72

Benjamin Moore

Cinco 1286

ΔE 2.2 · #C46C6F

Dunn-Edwards

Terra Rosa DE5096

ΔE 2.7 · #BB6569

PPG

Cranberry 1051-5

ΔE 3.3 · #C27277

Dulux

Shepherd's Warning S03G7

ΔE 3.5 · #C06C68

Hallman-Lindsay

Lord Baltimore 64

ΔE 3.7 · #B76764

Sherwin-Williams

Reddish SW6319

ΔE 4.1 · #B56966

Vista Paint

Lord Baltimore C-63

ΔE 4.7 · #B66762

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 5.5 · #C47977

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 6.9 · #CD746D

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 8.3 · #D36E70

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 10.4 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 12.3 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 16.6 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 17.2 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#BF6C6E

#6EBFBE

Analogous

#BF6E98

#BF6C6E

#BF956E

Triadic

#BF6C6E

#6FBF6E

#6E6FBF

Split-Complementary

#BF6C6E

#6EBF95

#6E98BF

Tetradic

#BF6C6E

#98BF6E

#6EBFBE

#956EBF

Monochromatic

#672D2E

#9C4446

#BF6C6E

#D7A3A4

#EED8D8

Rectangle

#BF6C6E

#BFBE6E

#6EBFBE

#6E6FBF

Compound

#BF6C6E

#BF956E

#6EBFBE

#6E98BF

Variations

Lighter

#CC8B8C

#D5ABAC

#E4D0D1

Darker

#AA4749

#762F30

#461B1B

Saturation

#A38A8B

#BF6E6F

#DF4E50

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

3.76:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.59:1

Deuteranopia

#BF6C6E

#978F6C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF6C6E

#7F7F6E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF6C6E

#BD6F73

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Watermelon Crush 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

#CF7E6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF6C6E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC8392

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

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.

#56AAA9

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: #BF6C6E;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF6C6E;

CSS Variable

--color-watermelon-crush: #BF6C6E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'watermelon-crush': '#BF6C6E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF6C6E] text-[#BF6C6E]

SCSS

$watermelon-crush: #BF6C6E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF6C6E?

#BF6C6E is Watermelon Crush, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #BF6C6E warm or cool?

Watermelon Crush reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Watermelon Crush?

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

What colors pair well with Watermelon Crush?

Watermelon Crush 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 Watermelon Crush?

You can download Watermelon Crush 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 Watermelon Crush?

The hex code is #BF6C6E. In RGB it's 191, 108, 110, and in HSL it's 359°, 39%, 59%.

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