REDS

Sweet Melon

#E87973

RGB 232, 121, 115 · HSL 3°, 72%, 68% · CMYK 0, 48, 50, 9

Sweet Melon is #E87973 in HEX — rgb(232, 121, 115), hsl(3°, 72%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 50%, 9%).

Sweet Melon pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 3°, 72%, 68%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E87973

RGB232, 121, 115

HSL3°, 72%, 68%

HSV3°, 50%, 91%

CMYK0, 48, 50, 9

Decimal15235443

CSS RGBrgb(232, 121, 115)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 72%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Bay Coral C-1086

ΔE 2.4 · #E97C79

PPG

Siesta Rose 1188-5

ΔE 3.2 · #EC7878

Hallman-Lindsay

Bay Coral 1087

ΔE 3.2 · #EC7E7C

Behr

King Salmon M180-5

ΔE 4.3 · #DD7066

Benjamin Moore

Bird 1305

ΔE 4.8 · #E77069

Dulux

Coral Oasis S04G7

ΔE 5.1 · #EA706E

Valspar

Sweet Melon 1008-1B

ΔE 5.4 · #EA8280

Sherwin-Williams

Coral Reef SW6606

ΔE 5.5 · #D9766C

Dunn-Edwards

Geranium Red DE5089

ΔE 6.2 · #D76968

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 7.9 · #EF8988

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 8.2 · #D36E70

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 10.1 · #CD746D

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 10.3 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 11.8 · #DF8686

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16.2 · #C57B67

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 17.1 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#E87973

#73E2E8

Analogous

#E873A8

#E87973

#E8B373

Triadic

#E87973

#73E879

#7973E8

Split-Complementary

#E87973

#73E8B3

#73A8E8

Tetradic

#E87973

#A8E873

#73E2E8

#B373E8

Monochromatic

#A7221B

#DD3931

#E87973

#F3B8B4

#FBEAE9

Rectangle

#E87973

#E2E873

#73E2E8

#7973E8

Compound

#E87973

#E8B373

#73E2E8

#73A8E8

Variations

Lighter

#ED938F

#ECB3B0

#F1D5D4

Darker

#E33C33

#AB1B14

#650E0A

Saturation

#BF9E9C

#E87973

#F46E67

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

2.83:1

Fail

vs Black

7.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E87973

#B4A970

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E87973

#949474

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E87973

#E67C83

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sweet Melon 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

#ED8771

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E87973

Daylight 5500K

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

#DB8C96

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8E8

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.

#52CFD5

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: #E87973;

CSS — background

background-color: #E87973;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-melon: #E87973;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-melon': '#E87973' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E87973] text-[#E87973]

SCSS

$sweet-melon: #E87973;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E87973?

#E87973 is Sweet Melon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #E87973 warm or cool?

Sweet Melon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sweet Melon?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Melon?

Sweet Melon 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 Sweet Melon?

You can download Sweet Melon 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 Sweet Melon?

The hex code is #E87973. In RGB it's 232, 121, 115, and in HSL it's 3°, 72%, 68%.

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