Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Fresh Watermelon |
| SKU | BIC-18 |
| Hex | #E5869C |
| RGB | 229, 134, 156 |
| HSL | 346°, 65%, 71% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Fresh Watermelon
Fresh Watermelon sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Fresh Watermelon is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Fresh Watermelon within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E5869C in HSL space. Pair Fresh Watermelon with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Fresh Watermelon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Fresh Watermelon from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr BIC-18 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fresh Watermelon
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Fresh Watermelon. The nearest is Vivacious Pink (SW 6850) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vivacious Pink swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Fresh Watermelon
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Fresh Watermelon is Radiant Rose (1327) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Radiant Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Fresh Watermelon
Valspar has no exact twin of Fresh Watermelon. The nearest is Double Bubble (V004-2) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38.3 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Double Bubble swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Fresh Watermelon
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Fresh Watermelon is Rose Glory (PPG1181-5) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Glory swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Fresh Watermelon
At Glidden, the closest color to Fresh Watermelon is Rose Glory (PPG1181-5) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rose Glory swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Fresh Watermelon
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Fresh Watermelon is Berrylicious (102-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berrylicious swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Fresh Watermelon
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Fresh Watermelon is Sakura Petal (HGSW 1035) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sakura Petal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Fresh Watermelon
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Fresh Watermelon is Posy Petal (DE5067) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Posy Petal swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Fresh Watermelon
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Fresh Watermelon. The nearest is Dimple (1099) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dimple swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Fresh Watermelon
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Fresh Watermelon is Rambling Rose (1143) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rambling Rose swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Fresh Watermelon
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Fresh Watermelon is Calf's Snout (BD53) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Calf's Snout swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Fresh Watermelon
At Kompozit, the closest color to Fresh Watermelon is Rambling Rose (1143) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rambling Rose swatch →