Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Slice of Watermelon |
| SKU | DE5068 |
| Hex | #E1697C |
| RGB | 225, 105, 124 |
| HSL | 351°, 67%, 65% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Dunn-Edwards Slice of Watermelon
Slice of Watermelon sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, 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.
Slice of 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
9 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Slice of Watermelon within Dunn-Edwards'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 #E1697C in HSL space. Pair Slice of 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.
Dunn-Edwards Slice of Watermelon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Slice of 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 Dunn-Edwards DE5068 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Slice of Watermelon
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Slice of Watermelon is Grenadine (SW 6592) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grenadine swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Slice of Watermelon
At Behr, the closest color to Slice of Watermelon is Strawberry Taffy (P150-5A) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Strawberry Taffy swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Slice of Watermelon
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Slice of Watermelon is Deco Rose (1328). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Deco Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Deco Rose swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Slice of Watermelon
Valspar has no exact twin of Slice of Watermelon. The nearest is Passion Pink (1006-1B) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.6 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Passion Pink swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Slice of Watermelon
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cherry Brandy (PPG1184-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Slice of Watermelon without repainting risk. See the full Cherry Brandy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Slice of Watermelon
Glidden's nearest match is Cherry Brandy (PPG1184-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Slice of Watermelon without repainting risk. See the full Cherry Brandy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Slice of Watermelon
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Slice of Watermelon is Watermelon Core (103-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Watermelon Core swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Slice of Watermelon
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Slice of Watermelon is Robust Pink (HGSW 1054) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Robust Pink swatch →