Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Wild Watermelon |
| SKU | PPU1-04 |
| Hex | #DE8781 |
| RGB | 222, 135, 129 |
| HSL | 4°, 58%, 69% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Wild Watermelon
Wild Watermelon sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Wild 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
14 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Wild 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 #DE8781 in HSL space. Pair Wild 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 Wild Watermelon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wild 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 PPU1-04 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wild Watermelon
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Wild Watermelon is Pink Flamingo (CSP-1175). At ΔE 0.98 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Pink Flamingo and you'll get the same color. See the full Pink Flamingo swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Wild Watermelon
Valspar's nearest match is Coral Banks (2001-5C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Wild Watermelon without repainting risk. See the full Coral Banks swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wild Watermelon
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cranapple (PPG1190-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Wild Watermelon without repainting risk. See the full Cranapple swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Wild Watermelon
Glidden's nearest match is Berrydale (10YR 32/324), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Wild Watermelon without repainting risk. See the full Berrydale swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wild Watermelon
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Wild Watermelon is Cultured Rose (DE5123) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cultured Rose swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wild Watermelon
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Wild Watermelon. The nearest is Porcelain Rose (1094) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Porcelain Rose swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Wild Watermelon
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Wild Watermelon is Graceful Ballerina (1073) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Wild Watermelon
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Wild Watermelon is Sweet Potato Skin (BD44) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Potato Skin swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Wild Watermelon
Clare has no exact twin of Wild Watermelon. The nearest is Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Wild Watermelon
At Kompozit, the closest color to Wild Watermelon is Graceful Ballerina (1073) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Graceful Ballerina swatch →