Watermelonade
Also known as: Vineyard Autumn , Highlighter Red , Thimbleberry , Clown Nose
With its warm undertone, Watermelonade (#EB4652) comes across as confident and commanding. Designers reach for it in call-to-action buttons and food branding. Watermelonade plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.53:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Watermelonade color codes
- HEX
- #EB4652
- RGB
- rgb(235, 70, 82)
- RGBA
- rgba(235, 70, 82, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(356, 80%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(356, 70%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 70%, 65%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(55.5 64.2 32.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(63.4% 0.201 21.2)
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 5.7
- RAL 3017: Rose #D3545F · ΔE 5.2 · 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 Watermelonade works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Watermelonade
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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 Watermelonade 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 3.80:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.53:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Watermelonade background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Watermelonade
Watermelonade with its complement
Soft neighbors of Watermelonade
Watermelonade triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Desire #EA3C53 · ΔE 2.3
- Red Radish #EE3344 · ΔE 2.9
- Watermelon #FD4659 · ΔE 3.4
- Cute Crab #DD4444 · ΔE 4.1
- Poppy Red #DD3845 · ΔE 4.4
- Blood Burst #FF474C · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Watermelonade is closest to Baltic .
FAQ
Watermelonade FAQs
What color is Watermelonade?
Watermelonade is a medium red with the hex code #EB4652. In HSL terms it has a hue of 356°, 80% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Watermelonade?
The hex code for Watermelonade is #EB4652. In RGB it's rgb(235, 70, 82), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 70%, 65%, 8%).
What colors go well with Watermelonade?
Watermelonade pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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