REDS
Watermelon Red
#C53D46
Reading steady, Watermelon Red lands in the reds family at HSL 356°, 54%, 51%. The color's balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms, especially for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Watermelon Red 2087-20
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Watermelon Red
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C53D46?
#C53D46 is Watermelon Red, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #C53D46 warm or cool?
Watermelon Red reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Watermelon Red?
Watermelon Red works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Watermelon Red?
Watermelon Red pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Watermelon Red?
You can download Watermelon Red 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 RGB value of #C53D46?
#C53D46 converts to RGB 197, 61, 70.