REDS

Cool Melon

#FE89A6

RGB 254, 137, 166 · HSL 345°, 98%, 77% · CMYK 0, 46, 35, 0

Cool Melon is #FE89A6 in HEX — rgb(254, 137, 166), hsl(345°, 98%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 35%, 0%).

Cool Melon pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 345°, 98%, 77%. 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#FE89A6

RGB254, 137, 166

HSL345°, 98%, 77%

HSV345°, 46%, 100%

CMYK0, 46, 35, 0

Decimal16681382

CSS RGBrgb(254, 137, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 98%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cool Melon 170B-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Rock 'n' Rose DE5060

ΔE 2.3 · #FC8AAA

Hallman-Lindsay

Bunny Fluff 1107

ΔE 3.1 · #FB8DA6

Vista Paint

Bunny Fluff C-1106

ΔE 3.9 · #F78BA3

Benjamin Moore

Strawberry 2000-40

ΔE 5.8 · #F68095

Valspar

So Charming 1005-1B

ΔE 6.2 · #EA7D96

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 9.2 · #EA899A

PPG

Rose Glory 1181-5

ΔE 9.7 · #E585A5

Sherwin-Williams

Coming up Roses SW6585

ΔE 11.3 · #DD7788

Dulux

Mellow Pink S04G5

ΔE 14.1 · #F38F91

Kilz

Ruffle Pink Dress LA180-01

ΔE 15.7 · #EF8988

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 17.3 · #DF8686

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 18 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 18.7 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 21.7 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Berry Rouge VS-9701

ΔE 29.8 · #E36E5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#FE89A6

#8BFEE1

Analogous

#FE8BE1

#FE89A6

#FEA88B

Triadic

#FE89A6

#A8FE8B

#8BA8FE

Split-Complementary

#FE89A6

#8BFEA8

#8BE1FE

Tetradic

#FE89A6

#E1FE8B

#8BFEE1

#A88BFE

Monochromatic

#ED023D

#FD3F6F

#FE89A6

#FFD7E1

#FFE6EC

Rectangle

#FE89A6

#FEE18B

#8BFEE1

#8BA8FE

Compound

#FE89A6

#FEA88B

#8BFEE1

#8BE1FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEA2B9

#F9BECD

#F9DCE3

Darker

#FF3B6C

#D80036

#7E001F

Saturation

#D6B3BC

#FE8BA8

#FE8AA7

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

2.25:1

Fail

vs Black

9.34:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FE89A6

#C4BEA4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FE89A6

#A5A5A3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FE89A6

#FA9295

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Cool Melon 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

#FE9398

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FE89A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#EB98BC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7E9

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.

#60EDCA

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: #FE89A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #FE89A6;

CSS Variable

--color-cool-melon: #FE89A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cool-melon': '#FE89A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FE89A6] text-[#FE89A6]

SCSS

$cool-melon: #FE89A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FE89A6?

#FE89A6 is Cool Melon, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #FE89A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cool Melon?

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

What colors pair well with Cool Melon?

Cool Melon 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 Cool Melon?

You can download Cool Melon 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 Cool Melon?

The hex code is #FE89A6. In RGB it's 254, 137, 166, and in HSL it's 345°, 98%, 77%.

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