REDS

Wild Watermelon

#FC6D84

RGB 252, 109, 132 · HSL 350°, 96%, 71% · CMYK 0, 57, 48, 1

Wild Watermelon is #FC6D84 in HEX — rgb(252, 109, 132), hsl(350°, 96%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 57%, 48%, 1%).

Wild Watermelon pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 96%, 71%. 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#FC6D84

RGB252, 109, 132

HSL350°, 96%, 71%

HSV350°, 57%, 99%

CMYK0, 57, 48, 1

Decimal16543108

CSS RGBrgb(252, 109, 132)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 96%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Explosion 1108

ΔE 4.4 · #F56F88

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Flamingo DE5075

ΔE 4.6 · #F96D7B

Behr

Juicy Passionfruit 190B-5

ΔE 5.2 · #FC6C7A

Vista Paint

Pink Explosion C-1107

ΔE 6 · #F06D87

Benjamin Moore

Cactus 1335

ΔE 6.9 · #E96775

PPG

Bleeding Heart 1185-5 · 17-14

ΔE 8.4 · #E66A77

Valspar

Passion Pink 1006-1B

ΔE 11.9 · #E06E78

Dulux

Coral Oasis S04G7

ΔE 13.1 · #EA706E

Sherwin-Williams

Grenadine SW6592

ΔE 14.5 · #D66972

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 15.2 · #CB556E

RAL

Antique Pink 3014

ΔE 17.9 · #D36E70

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 21.9 · #E36E5A

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 22.4 · #DF8686

IKEA

IKEA100 100

ΔE 22.4 · #B8516C

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 25.1 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 28.4 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#FC6D84

#6EFCE4

Analogous

#FC6ECD

#FC6D84

#FC9D6E

Triadic

#FC6D84

#86FC6E

#6E86FC

Split-Complementary

#FC6D84

#6EFC9D

#6ECDFC

Tetradic

#FC6D84

#CDFC6E

#6EFCE4

#9D6EFC

Monochromatic

#CD0426

#FB2347

#FC6D84

#FEB9C4

#FEE6EA

Rectangle

#FC6D84

#FCE46E

#6EFCE4

#6E86FC

Compound

#FC6D84

#FC9D6E

#6EFCE4

#6ECDFC

Variations

Lighter

#FD8B9E

#F7AEBA

#F7D4DA

Darker

#FF2347

#C70021

#740013

Saturation

#CAA0A7

#FC6E86

#FE6D85

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

2.74:1

Fail

vs Black

7.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FC6D84

#BBB180

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FC6D84

#939381

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FC6D84

#F8767D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Wild 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

#FC7E7E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FC6D84

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA83A2

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.

#49EBD0

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: #FC6D84;

CSS — background

background-color: #FC6D84;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-watermelon: #FC6D84;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-watermelon': '#FC6D84' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FC6D84] text-[#FC6D84]

SCSS

$wild-watermelon: #FC6D84;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FC6D84?

#FC6D84 is Wild Watermelon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FC6D84 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Wild Watermelon?

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

What colors pair well with Wild Watermelon?

Wild 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 Wild Watermelon?

You can download Wild 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 Wild Watermelon?

The hex code is #FC6D84. In RGB it's 252, 109, 132, and in HSL it's 350°, 96%, 71%.

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