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.
Ref. #D98685 · LA170-01
Cool Watermelon
34%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cool Watermelon Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Cool 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Cool 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.
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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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 Cool Watermelon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.