REDS

Watermelonade

#EB4652

RGB 235, 70, 82 · HSL 356°, 80%, 60% · CMYK 0, 70, 65, 8

Watermelonade is #EB4652 in HEX — rgb(235, 70, 82), hsl(356°, 80%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 70%, 65%, 8%).

Watermelonade pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 356°, 80%, 60%. 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#EB4652

RGB235, 70, 82

HSL356°, 80%, 60%

HSV356°, 70%, 92%

CMYK0, 70, 65, 8

Decimal15418962

CSS RGBrgb(235, 70, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(356, 80%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Strawberry Jam DE5076

ΔE 4.5 · #E34B50

Behr

Wet Coral 190B-6

ΔE 5.7 · #F44A4E

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 6.6 · #E63244

Benjamin Moore

Bonfire 2001-20

ΔE 7 · #D63A40

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 8.9 · #F93753

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 9.8 · #D43938

Hallman-Lindsay

Endless Possibilities 1081

ΔE 10.5 · #E0413A

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 10.7 · #CF454A

Vista Paint

Endless Possibilities C-1080

ΔE 11.4 · #DB4238

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 13.6 · #BF2D32

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 14.1 · #C53A4B

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 14.5 · #D75954

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 17.2 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 20.4 · #E36E5A

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.8 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 24.7 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#EB4652

#47EBE0

Analogous

#EB47A4

#EB4652

#EB8E47

Triadic

#EB4652

#52EB47

#4752EB

Split-Complementary

#EB4652

#47EB8E

#47A4EB

Tetradic

#EB4652

#A4EB47

#47EBE0

#8E47EB

Monochromatic

#8A0F17

#CF1723

#EB4652

#F28C93

#FAD1D4

Rectangle

#EB4652

#EBE047

#47EBE0

#4752EB

Compound

#EB4652

#EB8E47

#47EBE0

#47A4EB

Variations

Lighter

#EF6C75

#EB989E

#EFC7CA

Darker

#E11421

#9E0A14

#5E040A

Saturation

#B18184

#EB4752

#F53D49

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

3.80:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.53:1

Deuteranopia

#EB4652

#A79A4B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EB4652

#797951

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EB4652

#E8505D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Watermelonade 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

#F06159

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EB4652

Daylight 5500K

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

#DD667D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E8

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.

#2DD7CC

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: #EB4652;

CSS — background

background-color: #EB4652;

CSS Variable

--color-watermelonade: #EB4652;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'watermelonade': '#EB4652' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EB4652] text-[#EB4652]

SCSS

$watermelonade: #EB4652;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EB4652?

#EB4652 is Watermelonade, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #EB4652 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Watermelonade?

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

What colors pair well with Watermelonade?

Watermelonade 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 Watermelonade?

You can download Watermelonade 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 Watermelonade?

The hex code is #EB4652. In RGB it's 235, 70, 82, and in HSL it's 356°, 80%, 60%.

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