Wild Watermelon PPU1-04 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DE8781, LRV 34 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pink Flamingo from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DE8781 · PPU1-04
Wild Watermelon
34%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Wild Watermelon Technical Profile
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Wild Watermelon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wild Watermelon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWild Watermelon
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePink Flamingo
Pink Flamingo
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Berrydale
PPG
Nearly identical
Powder Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cool Watermelon
Kilz
Very similar
Cultured Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Graceful Ballerina
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fancy Nancy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Corallize
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dishy Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wild Watermelon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wild Watermelon
#DE8781
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BD9E75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wild Watermelon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wild 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 Wild 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.
Wild Watermelon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wild Watermelon have?
Wild Watermelon by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Wild Watermelon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wild Watermelon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wild Watermelon are Pink Flamingo by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Berrydale by PPG (a near-identical match), Powder Peach by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wild 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 Wild Watermelon?
Wild Watermelon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.4, 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 Wild Watermelon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.