What color is Watermelon?
Watermelon is a bright pinkish-red with a warm, slightly coral tone, hex #FC6C85, similar to the inner flesh of a ripe watermelon. It has enough red to feel bold but enough pink to stay light and fresh.
What is the meaning of the color Watermelon?
Named directly after the fruit, the color reflects the vivid pink-red interior of Watermelon citrullus lanatus, a fruit cultivated in Africa for over 5,000 years and documented in ancient Egyptian tomb paintings. The name entered English color vocabulary as the fruit became widely available in European and American markets during the 19th century. Crayola formally introduced a crayon called Watermelon in 2003, giving the color a standardized presence in commercial use. The shade now anchors the branding of Lilly Pulitzer, a fashion label built around tropical fruit colors since its founding in Palm Beach, Florida, in 1959.
What colors go with Watermelon?
Colors that pair well with Watermelon include:
Mint Green: fresh, cooling contrast
Navy Blue: bold, grounding depth
Cream: soft, warm balance
Lime Green: bright, playful energy
White: clean, open backdrop
Similar Colors
Conversions & Codes
| Format | Value | CSS |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FC6C85 |
color: #FC6C85;
|
| RGB | 252, 108, 133 |
color: rgb(252, 108, 133);
|
| RGB Percentage | 99%, 42%, 52% |
color: rgb(99%, 42%, 52%);
|
| CMYK | 0%, 57%, 47%, 1% | Not supported in CSS |
| HSL | 350°, 96%, 71% |
color: hsl(350, 96%, 71%);
|
| HSV | 350°, 57%, 99% | Not supported in CSS |
| CIE-LAB | 57, 29, -8 |
color: lab(57% 29 -8);
|
| Decimal | 16542853 | Not supported in CSS |
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CSS & Dev Snippets
.watermelon {
color: #FC6C85;
}
$watermelon: #FC6C85;
rgb(252, 108, 133)