Watermelon
Also known as: Hotter Than Hell , Sizzling Red , Detailed Devil , Festive Fennec
With its warm undertone, Watermelon (#FD4659) comes across as gentle and approachable. Designers reach for it in soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 6.20:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Watermelon color codes
- HEX
- #FD4659
- RGB
- rgb(253, 70, 89)
- RGBA
- rgba(253, 70, 89, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(354, 98%, 63%)
- HSV
- hsv(354, 72%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 72%, 65%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(58.8 69.9 33.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.5% 0.218 20.0)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: indianred #CD5C5C · ΔE 8.1
- RAL 3017: Rose #D3545F · ΔE 7.4 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Watermelon works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Watermelon
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Watermelon by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.39:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.20:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Watermelon background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Watermelon
Watermelon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Watermelon
Watermelon triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Watermelonade #EB4652 · ΔE 3.4
- Blood Burst #FF474C · ΔE 3.7
- Red Mana #F95554 · ΔE 3.8
- Red Flag #FF2244 · ΔE 4.2
- Strawberry #FB2943 · ΔE 4.5
- Desire #EA3C53 · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Watermelon is closest to Baltic .
FAQ
Watermelon FAQs
What color is Watermelon?
Watermelon is a medium pink with the hex code #FD4659. In HSL terms it has a hue of 354°, 98% saturation, and 63% lightness.
What is the hex code for Watermelon?
The hex code for Watermelon is #FD4659. In RGB it's rgb(253, 70, 89), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 72%, 65%, 1%).
What colors go well with Watermelon?
Watermelon pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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