REDS

Watermelon Crush

#C47977

RGB 196, 121, 119 · HSL 2°, 39%, 62% · CMYK 0, 38, 39, 23

Watermelon Crush is #C47977 in HEX — rgb(196, 121, 119), hsl(2°, 39%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 39%, 23%).

Watermelon Crush pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 2°, 39%, 62%. 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#C47977

RGB196, 121, 119

HSL2°, 39%, 62%

HSV2°, 39%, 77%

CMYK0, 38, 39, 23

Decimal12876151

CSS RGBrgb(196, 121, 119)

CSS HSLhsl(2, 39%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

Exact match

PPG

Emberglo 18-29

ΔE 1.2 · #C67976

Hallman-Lindsay

Impatient Heart 63

ΔE 2.4 · #C47D7C

Vista Paint

Impatient Heart C-62

ΔE 2.5 · #C37D7B

Dulux

Raspberry Ripple S03G6

ΔE 2.8 · #CD7F7D

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Rose SW9004

ΔE 3.6 · #C37F7A

Valspar

Cuban Plaza 2001-5B

ΔE 4 · #C4726F

Benjamin Moore

Badlands 1293

ΔE 4.3 · #BD756C

Behr

Art House Pink HDC-SP14-8

ΔE 5 · #BF6E72

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Rouge DE5095

ΔE 5.5 · #D28085

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 7.6 · #CD746D

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 8.4 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 9.8 · #C57B67

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 11.4 · #D36E70

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 16 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 18 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#C47977

#78C1C4

Analogous

#C4789C

#C47977

#C4A178

Triadic

#C47977

#78C47B

#7B78C4

Split-Complementary

#C47977

#78C4A1

#789CC4

Tetradic

#C47977

#9CC478

#78C1C4

#A178C4

Monochromatic

#713432

#A74C49

#C47977

#DBAFAD

#F3E3E3

Rectangle

#C47977

#C1C478

#78C1C4

#7B78C4

Compound

#C47977

#C4A178

#78C1C4

#789CC4

Variations

Lighter

#D09593

#D8B3B2

#E6D4D4

Darker

#B24E4B

#7C3432

#491D1C

Saturation

#A99493

#C47B78

#E15F5B

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

3.31:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.35:1

Deuteranopia

#C47977

#9F9875

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C47977

#8A8A77

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C47977

#C27B7F

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

#D28774

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C47977

Daylight 5500K

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

#C08C99

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.

#5EACAE

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: #C47977;

CSS — background

background-color: #C47977;

CSS Variable

--color-watermelon-crush: #C47977;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'watermelon-crush': '#C47977' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C47977] text-[#C47977]

SCSS

$watermelon-crush: #C47977;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C47977?

#C47977 is Watermelon Crush, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C47977 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 #C47977. In RGB it's 196, 121, 119, and in HSL it's 2°, 39%, 62%.

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