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Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red

2087-20 · #C63E47 · LRV ~15.9

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Whipped Strawberry (~96% proximity)

Watermelon Red (2087-20) is a dark red from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 15.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Whipped Strawberry (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Watermelon Red in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

15.9 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

2087-20

HEX

#C63E47

RGB

198, 62, 71

HSL

356°, 54%, 51%

Family

Reds

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Watermelon Red FAQ

What is the LRV of Watermelon Red?

Watermelon Red has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 15.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Watermelon Red in other brands?

Valspar: Whipped Strawberry (1006-1A), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Striking Red (DEA103), ~94% proximity; Behr: Whip Lash (P150-6), ~94% proximity; PPG: Burnt Red (PPG1188-7), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Calypso Berry (PPG1185-7), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Positive Red (SW 6871), ~84% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Habanero Chile (HGSW7589), ~80% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Charlotte's Locks (No. 268), ~63% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Watermelon Red?

The HEX code of Watermelon Red (2087-20) is #C63E47, RGB 198, 62, 71. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.