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Sizzling Watermelon

#FA005C

RGB 250, 0, 92 · HSL 338°, 100%, 49% · CMYK 0, 100, 63, 2

Sizzling Watermelon is #FA005C in HEX — rgb(250, 0, 92), hsl(338°, 100%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 63%, 2%).

Sizzling Watermelon pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 100%, 49%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FA005C

RGB250, 0, 92

HSL338°, 100%, 49%

HSV338°, 100%, 98%

CMYK0, 100, 63, 2

Decimal16384092

CSS RGBrgb(250, 0, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 100%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Firecracker 150B-6

ΔE 12 · #E8325E

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 12.6 · #F93753

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 17.7 · #E63244

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2001-30

ΔE 22.3 · #E24C5B

Dunn-Edwards

Strawberry Jam DE5076

ΔE 23.5 · #E34B50

Hallman-Lindsay

Movie Star 1116

ΔE 23.5 · #C52033

Vista Paint

Movie Star C-1115

ΔE 24.4 · #C32535

Dulux

Red Clown S05H8

ΔE 26.1 · #D43938

PPG

Calypso Berry 1185-7

ΔE 26.4 · #C53A4B

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 27.3 · #CF454A

Sherwin-Williams

Real Red SW6868

ΔE 28.1 · #BF2D32

Kilz

Atomic Red LH170

ΔE 30.6 · #B83236

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 33.2 · #B8352E

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 34.4 · #9D0B1E

IKEA

IKEA130 130

ΔE 39.6 · #9B2C2C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 39.7 · #A53C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FA005C

#00FA9E

Analogous

#FA00D9

#FA005C

#FA2100

Triadic

#FA005C

#5CFA00

#005CFA

Split-Complementary

#FA005C

#00FA21

#00D9FA

Tetradic

#FA005C

#D9FA00

#00FA9E

#2100FA

Monochromatic

#610024

#AD0040

#FA005C

#FF478B

#FF94BB

Rectangle

#FA005C

#FA9E00

#00FA9E

#005CFA

Compound

#FA005C

#FA2100

#00FA9E

#00D9FA

Variations

Lighter

#FF2F7B

#F36F9F

#F1B2C9

Darker

#C80049

#890032

#50001D

Saturation

#A25773

#FA005C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.22:1

Deuteranopia

#FA005C

#A99C54

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FA005C

#707056

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FA005C

#F63647

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sizzling Watermelon strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#FB2D60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FA005C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E83284

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EA

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.

#15BF81

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #FA005C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FA005C;

CSS Variable

--color-sizzling-watermelon: #FA005C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sizzling-watermelon': '#FA005C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FA005C] text-[#FA005C]

SCSS

$sizzling-watermelon: #FA005C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FA005C?

#FA005C is Sizzling Watermelon, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FA005C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sizzling Watermelon?

Sizzling Watermelon works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Sizzling Watermelon?

Sizzling Watermelon pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sizzling Watermelon?

You can download Sizzling 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 Sizzling Watermelon?

The hex code is #FA005C. In RGB it's 250, 0, 92, and in HSL it's 338°, 100%, 49%.

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