Watermelon pink color

A bright pink with a red-coral tone, like the inside of a watermelon. It is a fun summer color for swimwear, picnic decor and nail polish.

Also known as: Watermelon.

Watermelon pink · #FC6C85

About watermelon pink

Watermelon pink (#FC6C85) is a warm, light, highly saturated color. It belongs to the pinks family. It mixes 252 red, 108 green and 133 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in summer, swimwear, nails.

Watermelon pink shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Watermelon pink color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Aquamarine

AnalogousClose to: Neon pink, Atomic tangerine

TriadicClose to: Spring green, Royal blue

Split complementaryClose to: Mint green, Baby blue

TetradicClose to: Pear, Aquamarine, Slate blue

Watermelon pink color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Watermelon pink

Analogous palette · Watermelon pink

Complementary palette · Watermelon pink

Triadic palette · Watermelon pink

With neutrals palette · Watermelon pink

With an accent palette · Watermelon pink

Watermelon pink contrast with text

White textContrast 2.8:1 · Not recommended

Black textContrast 7.6:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --watermelon-pink: #FC6C85;
  --watermelon-pink-rgb: 252, 108, 133;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--watermelon-pink); }
.text { color: var(--watermelon-pink); }

Colors similar to watermelon pink

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Themed palettes with this color

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for watermelon pink?

The hex code for watermelon pink is #FC6C85. In RGB it is rgb(252, 108, 133), in HSL hsl(350, 96%, 71%) and in CMYK 0, 57, 47, 1.

What is the complementary color of watermelon pink?

Its complement on the color wheel is #6CFCE3, close to aquamarine. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on watermelon pink?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.8:1, while with black it is 7.6:1.