Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Watermelon Slice |
| SKU | P180-5 |
| Hex | #F15B6F |
| RGB | 241, 91, 111 |
| HSL | 352°, 84%, 65% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Watermelon Slice
Watermelon Slice sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Watermelon Slice 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
11 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Watermelon Slice 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 #F15B6F in HSL space. Pair Watermelon Slice 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 Watermelon Slice Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Watermelon Slice 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 P180-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Watermelon Slice
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Watermelon Slice is Cactus Flower (1335) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cactus Flower swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Watermelon Slice
At Valspar, the closest color to Watermelon Slice is Passion Pink (1006-1B) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.6 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Passion Pink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Watermelon Slice
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Watermelon Slice is Bleeding Heart (PPG1185-5) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bleeding Heart swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Watermelon Slice
At Glidden, the closest color to Watermelon Slice is Bleeding Heart (PPG1185-5) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bleeding Heart swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Watermelon Slice
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Watermelon Slice — the nearest deck color, Watermelon Core (103-5DB), is clearly different (ΔE 5). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Behr P180-5 instead. See the full Watermelon Core swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Watermelon Slice
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Watermelon Slice. The nearest is Robust Pink (HGSW 1054) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Robust Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Watermelon Slice
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Watermelon Slice. The nearest is Redstone (DE5082) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Redstone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Watermelon Slice
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Watermelon Slice. The nearest is Heart to Heart (1100) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heart to Heart swatch →