Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red 2087-20

What are Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red undertones?

The undertone of Watermelon Red can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red 2087-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 356° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2087-20 Watermelon Red HSL code: 356, 54%, 51%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Watermelon Red

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

2087-20
Watermelon Red

• 1321
  Holly Berry

  

• 1341
  Secret Rendezvous

  

• 2081-40
  Pink Blossom

  

• 1285
  Pink Buff

  

• 2004-30
  Raspberry Pudding

  

Darker shades

2087-20
Watermelon Red

• 1315
  Poppy

  

• CC-66
  Rapture

  

• AF-290
  Caliente

  

• CC-68
  Lyons Red

  

• 2078-10
  Roseate

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Watermelon Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 176, such as Benjamin Moore Spotswood Teal and Waterbury Green.

2087-20
Watermelon Red

• CW-545
  Spotswood Teal

  

• HC-136
  Waterbury Green

  

• 711
  Boca Raton Blue

  

• CW-590
  Williamsburg Wythe Blue

  

• 2136-50
  Colorado Gray

  

• 719
  Hemlock

  

• 2122-60
  Palest Pistachio

  

LRV of Watermelon Red

Watermelon Red has an LRV of 16.4% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C53D46
RGB Decimal	197, 61, 70
RGB Percent	77.25%, 23.92%, 27.45%
HSV	Hue: 356° Saturation: 69.04% Value: 77.25%
HSL	hsl(356, 54, 51)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 69.04 Yellow: 64.47 Key: 22.75
YIQ	Y: 102.69 I: 78.15 Q: 31.57
XYZ	X: 25.803 Y: 15.654 Z: 7.455
CIE Lab	L:46.517 a:54.283 b:25.966
CIE Luv	L:46.517 u:100.925 v:17.857
Decimal	12926278
Hunter Lab	39.565, 47.173, 16.523