Watermelon Punch vs S 3030-Y30R
Where Watermelon Punch belongs to Behr's range, S 3030-Y30R is a NCS color. Watermelon Punch reads as pink-red, while S 3030-Y30R reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Watermelon Punch (LRV 36) reflects noticeably more light than S 3030-Y30R (LRV 33), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Watermelon Punch runs red while S 3030-Y30R is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 22.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Watermelon Punch vs S 3030-Y30R Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Watermelon Punch on one side and S 3030-Y30R on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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