Watermelonade
Also known as: Vineyard Autumn, Highlighter Red, Thimbleberry, Clown Nose
Quietly confident and commanding, Watermelonade is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in call-to-action buttons and food branding. Watermelonade plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.53:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
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)
Color intelligence
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
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
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Tints, shades, and tones of Watermelonade
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.80:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.53:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Watermelonade background: #000000
Palettes featuring Watermelonade
Watermelonade with its complement
Soft neighbors of Watermelonade
Watermelonade triad
Similar colors
- Desire#EA3C53 · ΔE 2.3
- Red Radish#EE3344 · ΔE 2.9
- Watermelon#FD4659 · ΔE 3.4
- Aphrodisiac#E35A63 · ΔE 3.9
- Cute Crab#DD4444 · ΔE 4.1
- Poppy Red#DD3845 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Watermelonade is closest to Baltic.
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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