Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red 2087-20
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- Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red reviews (23 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red undertones?
- Is Watermelon Red 2087-20 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Watermelon Red
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Watermelon Red 2087-20
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Watermelon Red 2087-20 |
| Code: | 2087-20 |
| Name: | Watermelon Red |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red?
Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red 2087-20 is a saturated, medium-deep red with a noticeable rosy cast rather than an orange-red direction. Its #C53D46 color value gives it clear warmth and energy, while the slightly pinked red undertone keeps the hue from feeling brick-like or rustic. On a front door, dining room accent wall, or painted bookcase, Watermelon Red creates a strong focal point without reading as overly dark. Pair it with soft warm whites, charcoal, natural oak, or brass for contrast that lets the red remain the main event. In lower light, this shade is likely to appear deeper and more grounded, while brighter light brings out its vivid red character.
Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red reviews (23 photos)
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What are Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red undertones?
Watermelon Red is a midtone, clear earthy red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
197, 61, 70
Is Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 356° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
2087-20 Watermelon Red HSL code: 356, 54%, 51%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
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:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:
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
Darker shades
2087-20
Watermelon Red
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.
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?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 16.4%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| 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 |
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