Cool Watermelon by Kilz paint color
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Ref. #D98685 · LA170-01

Cool Watermelon

34%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Cool Watermelon LA170-01 is a red paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #D98685, LRV 34 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Blooms from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cool Watermelon Technical Profile

HEX Code#D98685
RGB217, 134, 133
LRV33.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandKilz

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Cool Watermelon in Every Brand

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

KilzCool Watermelon
Nearly identical
BehrTropical Blooms

Tropical Blooms

Behr

Nearly identical

Berrydale

PPG

Nearly identical

Powder Peach

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pink Flamingo

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sweet Amelia

Vista Paint

Very similar

Porcelain Rose

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Victorian Rouge

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Memorable Rose

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Corallize

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Antique Pink

RAL

Visible difference

Petal .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Red Earth

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cool Watermelon

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cool Watermelon

#D98685

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B99A79

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cool Watermelon

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tropical Blooms

Complement

Life of Reilly

Cool Watermelon Room Palettes

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

Walls

This Color

Trim

Contemporary White

Accent

Yule Log

Pop

Atomic Red

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Gypsy Plum

Pop

Lush Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Bright White

Accent

Teal Green

Pop

Watertown

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Kilz Colors

Other Kilz colors close to Cool Watermelon.

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Sweet Papaya

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#DE9981

Indian Curry

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Baked Terra Cotta

Kilz · TB-94

#CF8571

Ruffle Pink Dress

Kilz · LA180-01

#EF8988

Mamey Shake

Kilz · LB210-02

#CC9A81

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Cloud Number Nine

Hirshfield's · 1071

#F9CEC6

Flamenco

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1195

#A12533

Iron Ore

Dunn-Edwards · DE5153

#AF5B46

Vintage Red

Dunn-Edwards · DET427

#9E3641

Berry Blush

Valspar · 1004-1A

#B84D5D

Secret Garden

Benjamin Moore · 1284

#E0989D

Cool Watermelon — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cool Watermelon have?
Cool Watermelon by Kilz 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 Cool Watermelon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Watermelon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Watermelon are Tropical Blooms by Behr (a near-identical match), Berrydale by PPG (a near-identical match), Powder Peach by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool 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 Cool Watermelon?
Cool Watermelon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.5, 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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