REDS

Watermelon Candy

#FD5B78

RGB 253, 91, 120 · HSL 349°, 98%, 67% · CMYK 0, 64, 53, 1

Watermelon Candy is #FD5B78 in HEX — rgb(253, 91, 120), hsl(349°, 98%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 64%, 53%, 1%).

Watermelon Candy pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 98%, 67%. 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#FD5B78

RGB253, 91, 120

HSL349°, 98%, 67%

HSV349°, 64%, 99%

CMYK0, 64, 53, 1

Decimal16604024

CSS RGBrgb(253, 91, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 98%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cool Lava 180B-5

ΔE 3.6 · #F65D74

Dunn-Edwards

Fiery Flamingo DE5075

ΔE 9.2 · #F96D7B

Benjamin Moore

Red 2000-30

ΔE 10.6 · #E14D5C

PPG

Cranberry Splash 1185-6

ΔE 11.6 · #DA5265

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Explosion 1108

ΔE 11.9 · #F56F88

Vista Paint

Pink Explosion C-1107

ΔE 13 · #F06D87

Valspar

Berrylicious 1005-1A

ΔE 13.7 · #D34E5F

Dulux

Retro Disco S04H7

ΔE 17.2 · #E96E6C

Kobra

Fluo 51

ΔE 17.3 · #F93753

RAL

Telemagenta 4010

ΔE 17.9 · #D72D6D

Sherwin-Williams

Eros Pink SW6860

ΔE 18.5 · #C84F68

Kilz

Ibis Pink LH140

ΔE 19 · #CB556E

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 24.5 · #E36E5A

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 26 · #B34C53

Farrow & Ball

Blazer 212

ΔE 27.4 · #B64F48

Colorhouse

Create .04 Create-04

ΔE 27.8 · #B8352E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#FD5B78

#58FDDF

Analogous

#FD58C9

#FD5B78

#FD8D58

Triadic

#FD5B78

#77FD58

#5877FD

Split-Complementary

#FD5B78

#58FD8D

#58C9FD

Tetradic

#FD5B78

#C9FD58

#58FDDF

#8D58FD

Monochromatic

#BB0224

#FD0D39

#FD5B78

#FEA4B5

#FFE6EA

Rectangle

#FD5B78

#FDDF58

#58FDDF

#5877FD

Compound

#FD5B78

#FD8D58

#58FDDF

#58C9FD

Variations

Lighter

#FE7A92

#F7A2B2

#F6CDD5

Darker

#FF123E

#BC0022

#6D0014

Saturation

#C4929B

#FD5877

#FE5876

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

3.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.94:1

Deuteranopia

#FD5B78

#B6AC73

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FD5B78

#8A8A75

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FD5B78

#F96770

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Watermelon Candy 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

#FD7175

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FD5B78

Daylight 5500K

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

#EA7699

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.

#39E9C9

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: #FD5B78;

CSS — background

background-color: #FD5B78;

CSS Variable

--color-watermelon-candy: #FD5B78;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'watermelon-candy': '#FD5B78' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FD5B78] text-[#FD5B78]

SCSS

$watermelon-candy: #FD5B78;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FD5B78?

#FD5B78 is Watermelon Candy, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FD5B78 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Watermelon Candy?

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

What colors pair well with Watermelon Candy?

Watermelon Candy 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 Watermelon Candy?

You can download Watermelon Candy 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 Watermelon Candy?

The hex code is #FD5B78. In RGB it's 253, 91, 120, and in HSL it's 349°, 98%, 67%.

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