REDS

Fresh Watermelon

#E5869C

RGB 229, 134, 156 · HSL 346°, 65%, 71% · CMYK 0, 41, 32, 10

Fresh Watermelon is #E5869C in HEX — rgb(229, 134, 156), hsl(346°, 65%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 32%, 10%).

Fresh Watermelon pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 346°, 65%, 71%. 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#E5869C

RGB229, 134, 156

HSL346°, 65%, 71%

HSV346°, 41%, 90%

CMYK0, 41, 32, 10

Decimal15042204

CSS RGBrgb(229, 134, 156)

CSS HSLhsl(346, 65%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fresh Watermelon BIC-18

Exact match

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 3.2 · #EA899A

Valspar

Iced Berry 1004-1C

ΔE 4.3 · #E67F9B

Benjamin Moore

Autumn 2087-40

ΔE 4.4 · #EC8B9A

Vista Paint

Wild Heather K-674

ΔE 4.5 · #EF8D9D

Sherwin-Williams

Cheery SW6584

ΔE 4.9 · #EB92A3

PPG

Rose Glory 1181-5

ΔE 5.3 · #E585A5

Dunn-Edwards

Posy Petal DE5067

ΔE 5.8 · #F3879C

Hallman-Lindsay

Rambling Rose 1143

ΔE 5.9 · #D98899

Dulux

Signature Pink S01H5

ΔE 6.4 · #D4839A

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.6 · #DF8686

Kilz

Sincerity LA260-01

ΔE 12 · #D593A5

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 12.6 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 12.6 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 15.2 · #E2A3B3

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 29.5 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#E5869C

#85E5CF

Analogous

#E585CB

#E5869C

#E59F85

Triadic

#E5869C

#9BE585

#859BE5

Split-Complementary

#E5869C

#85E59F

#85CBE5

Tetradic

#E5869C

#CBE585

#85E5CF

#9F85E5

Monochromatic

#AD2544

#D84668

#E5869C

#F3C4CF

#FBEAEE

Rectangle

#E5869C

#E5CF85

#85E5CF

#859BE5

Compound

#E5869C

#E59F85

#85E5CF

#85CBE5

Variations

Lighter

#EA9DAF

#EBBAC6

#F1D9DF

Darker

#DC4669

#AB1C3E

#650F23

Saturation

#C3A7AD

#E5859B

#F27895

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

2.55:1

Fail

vs Black

8.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5869C

#B4B09A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5869C

#9C9C99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5869C

#E28D8F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Fresh 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

#EB9190

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5869C

Daylight 5500K

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

#D896B4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E9

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.

#62D2B8

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: #E5869C;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5869C;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-watermelon: #E5869C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-watermelon': '#E5869C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5869C] text-[#E5869C]

SCSS

$fresh-watermelon: #E5869C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5869C?

#E5869C is Fresh Watermelon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E5869C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fresh Watermelon?

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

What colors pair well with Fresh Watermelon?

Fresh 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 Fresh Watermelon?

You can download Fresh 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 Fresh Watermelon?

The hex code is #E5869C. In RGB it's 229, 134, 156, and in HSL it's 346°, 65%, 71%.

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