REDS

Sweet Watermelon

#FC5669

RGB 252, 86, 105 · HSL 353°, 97%, 66% · CMYK 0, 66, 58, 1

Sweet Watermelon is #FC5669 in HEX — rgb(252, 86, 105), hsl(353°, 97%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 66%, 58%, 1%).

Sweet Watermelon pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 353°, 97%, 66%. 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#FC5669

RGB252, 86, 105

HSL353°, 97%, 66%

HSV353°, 66%, 99%

CMYK0, 66, 58, 1

Decimal16537193

CSS RGBrgb(252, 86, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(353, 97%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Watermelon Slice P180-5

ΔE 7.2 · #F15B6F

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2001-30

ΔE 8 · #E24C5B

Dunn-Edwards

Strawberry Jam DE5076

ΔE 9.8 · #E34B50

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 11.6 · #F93753

PPG

Cranberry Splash 1185-6

ΔE 13.4 · #DA5265

RAL

Rose 3017

ΔE 13.5 · #E63244

Hallman-Lindsay

Heart To Heart 1100

ΔE 14.5 · #D95862

Valspar

Red Bliss 1010-1

ΔE 14.6 · #CF454A

Kilz

Hibiscus Tea LA180-02

ΔE 16.3 · #D75954

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 16.7 · #E96E6C

Vista Paint

Heart to Heart C-1099

ΔE 16.9 · #D45962

Sherwin-Williams

Stop SW6869

ΔE 20.1 · #C33A36

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 21.6 · #E36E5A

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 23.6 · #B8352E

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 26.2 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA027 27

ΔE 26.2 · #CC6653

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#FC5669

#54FCE9

Analogous

#FC54BC

#FC5669

#FC9554

Triadic

#FC5669

#68FC54

#5468FC

Split-Complementary

#FC5669

#54FC95

#54BCFC

Tetradic

#FC5669

#BCFC54

#54FCE9

#9554FC

Monochromatic

#B50318

#FB0925

#FC5669

#FEA0AB

#FFE6E9

Rectangle

#FC5669

#FCE954

#54FCE9

#5468FC

Compound

#FC5669

#FC9554

#54FCE9

#54BCFC

Variations

Lighter

#FD7686

#F6A0AA

#F5CCD1

Darker

#FF0E2A

#B90016

#6C000D

Saturation

#C28F95

#FC5468

#FE5367

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.67:1

Deuteranopia

#FC5669

#B5A963

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FC5669

#878767

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FC5669

#F9616C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Sweet 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

#FC6D6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FC5669

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA728E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E8

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.

#35E9D4

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: #FC5669;

CSS — background

background-color: #FC5669;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-watermelon: #FC5669;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-watermelon': '#FC5669' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FC5669] text-[#FC5669]

SCSS

$sweet-watermelon: #FC5669;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FC5669?

#FC5669 is Sweet Watermelon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FC5669 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Watermelon?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Watermelon?

Sweet 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 Sweet Watermelon?

You can download Sweet 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 Sweet Watermelon?

The hex code is #FC5669. In RGB it's 252, 86, 105, and in HSL it's 353°, 97%, 66%.

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