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Watermelon Red (#FC6C85)

Luminance: 33% · Nearest standard name: Watermelon Red

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WATERMELON RED
#FC6C85
rgb(252, 108, 133) · hsl(350°, 96%, 71%)
HEX#FC6C85
RGB252, 108, 133
HSL350°, 96%, 71%
HSV / HSB350°, 57%, 99%
CMYK (Print)0%, 57%, 47%, 1%

Color Harmonies

Complementary

#FC6C85#6EFCE4

Analogous

#FC6ECD#FC6C85#FC9D6E

Triadic

#FC6C85#86FC6E#6E86FC

Tints & Shades

Lighter Tints
Darker Shades

WCAG 2.2 Contrast Verification

Against White (#FFFFFF)2.75:1

Sample text rendered with #FC6C85 on white

AA Normal: FAILAA Large: FAIL
Against Dark (#0F172A)6.48:1

Sample text rendered with #FC6C85 on dark

AA Normal: PASSAA Large: PASS

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Comprehensive Color Profile & Design Architecture

The Complete Color Guide to Watermelon Red (#FC6C85)

Watermelon Red (#FC6C85) is a distinct shade within the Rose & Red chromatic spectrum. Characterized by an optical luminance of 33% and a warm color temperature, this tone plays a vital role across web applications, brand identities, and editorial typography. Discover its mathematical harmonies, accessibility metrics, UI engineering roles, and front-end code tokens.

Technical Colorimetry & Coordinate Breakdown

Exact mathematical values across digital display, print press, and human perceptual spaces.

HEX Code#FC6C85
RGB Space252, 108, 133
HSL Values350°, 96%, 71%
HSV / HSB350°, 57%, 99%
CMYK Ink0%, 57%, 47%, 1%
TemperatureWarm

Optical Color Harmony Formulas for Watermelon Red

Geometric intervals calculated from #FC6C85 on the 360-degree color wheel.

Direct Polar (180°)#6EFCE4

Complementary Harmony

Pairs Watermelon Red with its polar opposite (#6EFCE4) to create maximum optical contrast, perfect for high-converting call-to-action buttons.

Adjacent (±30°)#FC6ECD · #FC9D6E

Analogous Harmony

Positions adjacent neighboring hues on either side of Watermelon Red for serene, gentle, and organic visual transitions.

Split Angles (150° / 210°)#6EFC9D · #6ECDFC

Split-Complementary

Uses the two colors flanking the direct complement of Watermelon Red, offering rich visual variety without harsh chromatic vibration.

Triangular (120°)#86FC6E · #6E86FC

Triadic Harmony

Forms an equilateral triangle on the color wheel, generating playful, dynamic energy when balanced against a neutral background.

Rectangular (90°)#CDFC6E · #6EFCE4 · #9D6EFC

Tetradic (Square) Harmony

A rich four-color scheme combining two complementary pairs, ideal for complex dashboards, gaming HUDs, and multi-tier charts.

Interactive Exploration

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The 60-30-10 UI Implementation Role for Watermelon Red

Recommended proportional volume and semantic interface assignment.

Recommended Assignment: Interactive Brand Accent (10% Volume)

With a saturation of 96% and lightness of 71%, Watermelon Red (#FC6C85) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.

Light Mode SurfaceIdeal for buttons and badges
Dark Mode AdaptationDesaturate slightly for ambient glow
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Color Psychology & Industry Alignment

Strategic cognitive triggers and target sector recommendations.

Cognitive & Emotional Perception

Radiates high energy, urgency, passionate emotion, and dramatic visual power. Commands immediate human attention.

Optimal Industry Verticals

E-Commerce Flash Sales, Fitness Apparel, Gaming HUDs, Food & Beverage. Combining Watermelon Red with intentional neutral whitespace reinforces authority and conversion clarity.

Production Code Tokens for Watermelon Red

Drop-in design system tokens for CSS, Tailwind CSS, and SCSS.

CSS Custom Properties (:root)Vanilla CSS
:root {
  --color-fc6c85: #FC6C85;
  --color-fc6c85-rgb: 252, 108, 133;
  --color-fc6c85-hsl: 350deg 96% 71%;
}
tailwind.config.jsTailwind CSS
module.exports = {
  theme: {
    extend: {
      colors: {
        'fc6c85': '#FC6C85',
      }
    }
  }
};

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Frequently Asked Questions About Watermelon Red (#FC6C85)

Authoritative answers covering Watermelon Red color codes, WCAG contrast compliance, and UI design systems.

What are the exact digital and print color codes for Watermelon Red (#FC6C85)?
Watermelon Red is defined by the HEX code #FC6C85. Its digital screen RGB coordinates are R:252, G:108, B:133. Its cylindrical HSL values are Hue:350°, Saturation:96%, Lightness:71%. In HSV/HSB format, it is 350°, 57%, 99%. For four-color CMYK process printing, its ink percentages are C:0%, M:57%, Y:47%, K:1%.
Does Watermelon Red (#FC6C85) pass WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards for text readability?
Against a pure white (#FFFFFF) background, Watermelon Red achieves a contrast ratio of 2.75:1 (Failing WCAG AA for normal body text, and Failing for large headings). Against dark slate (#0F172A), it achieves a contrast ratio of 6.48:1 (Passing WCAG AA).
What is the direct complementary color for Watermelon Red (#FC6C85)?
The exact 180-degree optical complementary color for #FC6C85 is #6EFCE4. When placed side-by-side, #FC6C85 and #6EFCE4 create maximum visual tension and high click-through conversion rates.
What is the recommended role for Watermelon Red in the 60-30-10 UI design rule?
With a saturation of 96% and lightness of 71%, Watermelon Red (#FC6C85) acts as an attention-grabbing focal point. In user interfaces, reserve it for primary CTA buttons, active state indicators, and notification badges to draw user clicks immediately.
How can I copy and export Watermelon Red into Tailwind CSS and CSS variables?
You can define Watermelon Red in CSS custom properties as ':root { --color-custom: #FC6C85; }' or paste it into your 'tailwind.config.js' file under 'theme.extend.colors'. You can also generate full palettes containing Watermelon Red using our interactive Color Palette Generator.
Which color family does Watermelon Red (#FC6C85) belong to?
Watermelon Red belongs to the Rose & Red family (Warm spectrum). You can explore full tonal ramps and curated palettes in our Rose & Red Color Guide.