REDS

Wild Watermelon

#DE8781

RGB 222, 135, 129 · HSL 4°, 58%, 69% · CMYK 0, 39, 42, 13

Wild Watermelon is #DE8781 in HEX — rgb(222, 135, 129), hsl(4°, 58%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 42%, 13%).

Wild Watermelon pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 4°, 58%, 69%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DE8781

RGB222, 135, 129

HSL4°, 58%, 69%

HSV4°, 42%, 87%

CMYK0, 39, 42, 13

Decimal14583681

CSS RGBrgb(222, 135, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 58%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wild Watermelon PPU1-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pink CSP-1175

ΔE 1.5 · #DF8581

Valspar

Powder Peach 1007-1C

ΔE 2.4 · #E18684

Dulux

Pink Papaya S05G6

ΔE 3 · #D5847E

PPG

Cranapple 1190-5

ΔE 3.1 · #DB8079

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 3.1 · #DF8686

Kilz

Cool Watermelon LA170-01

ΔE 3.6 · #D98685

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Ballerina 1073

ΔE 3.7 · #DD897C

Vista Paint

Marble Pink C-56

ΔE 4.7 · #D18277

Dunn-Edwards

Cultured Rose DE5123

ΔE 5 · #E5867B

Sherwin-Williams

Dishy Coral SW6598

ΔE 5.2 · #ED9190

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 7.1 · #CD746D

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 10.1 · #D36E70

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 10.3 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 12 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 17.2 · #C27654

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#DE8781

#82D8DE

Analogous

#DE82AA

#DE8781

#DEB682

Triadic

#DE8781

#82DE88

#8882DE

Split-Complementary

#DE8781

#82DEB6

#82AADE

Tetradic

#DE8781

#AADE82

#82D8DE

#B682DE

Monochromatic

#9D312A

#CE4F46

#DE8781

#EEC2BF

#FAECEB

Rectangle

#DE8781

#D8DE82

#82D8DE

#8882DE

Compound

#DE8781

#DEB682

#82D8DE

#82AADE

Variations

Lighter

#E4A09B

#E7BBB8

#EFDAD8

Darker

#D25047

#9F2B23

#5E1813

Saturation

#BEA4A2

#DE8882

#EE7A72

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.89:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DE8781

#B4AB7F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DE8781

#9A9A82

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DE8781

#DC898E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Wild Watermelon 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

#E6927C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DE8781

Daylight 5500K

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

#D397A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9E8

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.

#62C3CA

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: #DE8781;

CSS — background

background-color: #DE8781;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-watermelon: #DE8781;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-watermelon': '#DE8781' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DE8781] text-[#DE8781]

SCSS

$wild-watermelon: #DE8781;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE8781?

#DE8781 is Wild Watermelon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #DE8781 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wild Watermelon?

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

What colors pair well with Wild Watermelon?

Wild Watermelon 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 Wild Watermelon?

You can download Wild Watermelon 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 Wild Watermelon?

The hex code is #DE8781. In RGB it's 222, 135, 129, and in HSL it's 4°, 58%, 69%.

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