Slice of Watermelon by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Ref. #E1697C · DE5068

Slice of Watermelon

28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Slice of Watermelon DE5068 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E1697C, LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Deco Rose from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Slice of Watermelon Technical Profile

HEX Code#E1697C
RGB225, 105, 124
LRV27.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandDunn-Edwards

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Slice of Watermelon in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Slice of Watermelon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Dunn-EdwardsSlice of Watermelon
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDeco Rose

Deco Rose

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Cherry Brandy

PPG

Nearly identical

Lady Love

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Watermelon Core

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Passion Pink

Valspar

Very similar

Strawberry Taffy

Behr

Very similar

Grenadine

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Pink Explosion

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Antique Pink

RAL

Visible difference

Ibis Pink

Kilz

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Slice of Watermelon

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Slice of Watermelon

#E1697C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C28C70

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Slice of Watermelon

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Slice of Watermelon

Complement

Riverside Blue

Slice of Watermelon Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Pale Berries

Trim

Boysenberry Shadow

Accent

Cellar Door

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Soft Lilac

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Vibrant Orchid

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Fleur De Sel

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Shamrock Field

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Geranium Red

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Fiery Flamingo

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Cloud Number Nine

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Bleeding Heart

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Slice of Watermelon — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Slice of Watermelon have?
Slice of Watermelon by Dunn-Edwards 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 Slice of Watermelon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Slice of Watermelon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Slice of Watermelon are Deco Rose by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cherry Brandy by PPG (a near-identical match), Lady Love by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Slice of 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 Slice of Watermelon?
Slice of Watermelon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.6, 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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