REDS

Watermelon Gelato

#C0686E

RGB 192, 104, 110 · HSL 356°, 41%, 58% · CMYK 0, 46, 43, 25

Watermelon Gelato is #C0686E in HEX — rgb(192, 104, 110), hsl(356°, 41%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 43%, 25%).

Watermelon Gelato pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 41%, 58%. 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#C0686E

RGB192, 104, 110

HSL356°, 41%, 58%

HSV356°, 46%, 75%

CMYK0, 46, 43, 25

Decimal12609646

CSS RGBrgb(192, 104, 110)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 41%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Terra Rosa DE5096

ΔE 1.9 · #BB6569

Benjamin Moore

Cinco 1286

ΔE 2.1 · #C46C6F

Valspar

Playful Pink 2001-3B

ΔE 3.2 · #C06E71

Behr

Art House Pink HDC-SP14-8

ΔE 3.4 · #BF6E72

Dulux

Pink Dazzle S02H6

ΔE 4.1 · #C97379

Sherwin-Williams

Pink Flamingo SW0080

ΔE 4.6 · #CD717B

PPG

Cranberry 1051-5

ΔE 4.7 · #C27277

Vista Paint

Lipstick Pink K-705

ΔE 5.1 · #BE5E6B

Hallman-Lindsay

Lord Baltimore 64

ΔE 5.5 · #B76764

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 7.4 · #D36E70

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 8 · #C47977

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 8.2 · #CD746D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.4 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Radicchio 96

ΔE 12.8 · #994A50

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 17.6 · #AA5842

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 19.1 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#C0686E

#68C0BA

Analogous

#C0689A

#C0686E

#C08E68

Triadic

#C0686E

#6EC068

#686EC0

Split-Complementary

#C0686E

#68C08E

#689AC0

Tetradic

#C0686E

#9AC068

#68C0BA

#8E68C0

Monochromatic

#652A2E

#9B4147

#C0686E

#D69EA2

#EDD4D6

Rectangle

#C0686E

#C0BA68

#68C0BA

#686EC0

Compound

#C0686E

#C08E68

#68C0BA

#689AC0

Variations

Lighter

#CC868B

#D5A8AB

#E4CFD0

Darker

#A9434A

#762D32

#46191C

Saturation

#A18788

#C0686E

#DF4852

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

3.86:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.45:1

Deuteranopia

#C0686E

#968E6C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0686E

#7D7D6D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0686E

#BE6C70

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Watermelon Gelato 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

#CF7B6E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0686E

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD8092

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.

#52AAA4

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: #C0686E;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0686E;

CSS Variable

--color-watermelon-gelato: #C0686E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'watermelon-gelato': '#C0686E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0686E] text-[#C0686E]

SCSS

$watermelon-gelato: #C0686E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0686E?

#C0686E is Watermelon Gelato, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #C0686E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Watermelon Gelato?

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

What colors pair well with Watermelon Gelato?

Watermelon Gelato 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 Gelato?

You can download Watermelon Gelato 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 Gelato?

The hex code is #C0686E. In RGB it's 192, 104, 110, and in HSL it's 356°, 41%, 58%.

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