Fresh Watermelon BIC-18 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E5869C, LRV 39 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pinkety Pink from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E5869C · BIC-18
Fresh Watermelon
39%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Fresh Watermelon Technical Profile
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Fresh Watermelon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Watermelon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFresh Watermelon
Nearly identical
PPGPinkety Pink
Pinkety Pink
PPG
Nearly identical
Iced Berry
Valspar
Nearly identical
Light Pink
RAL
Nearly identical
Gypsy Rose
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rambling Rose
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Posy Petal
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rosey Bouquet
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cheery
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Berrylicious
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sincerity
Kilz
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Watermelon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Watermelon
#E5869C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C18771
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Watermelon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Watermelon Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Fresh Watermelon.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Watermelon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Watermelon have?
Fresh Watermelon by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Fresh Watermelon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Watermelon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Watermelon are Pinkety Pink by PPG (a near-identical match), Iced Berry by Valspar (a near-identical match), Light Pink by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fresh Watermelon's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Fresh Watermelon?
Fresh Watermelon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fresh Watermelon's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.