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Cabana Melon

#C68269

RGB 198, 130, 105 · HSL 16°, 45%, 59% · CMYK 0, 34, 47, 22

Cabana Melon is #C68269 in HEX — rgb(198, 130, 105), hsl(16°, 45%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 47%, 22%).

Cabana Melon pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 45%, 59%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C68269

RGB198, 130, 105

HSL16°, 45%, 59%

HSV16°, 47%, 78%

CMYK0, 34, 47, 22

Decimal13009513

CSS RGBrgb(198, 130, 105)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 45%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cabana Melon MQ4-39

Exact match

Vista Paint

Spice Island K-1074

ΔE 2.7 · #C1816B

Dunn-Edwards

Secluded Canyon DE5186

ΔE 3 · #C6876F

Benjamin Moore

Coral CSP-1135

ΔE 3.1 · #BE7B65

Sherwin-Williams

Subdued Sienna SW9009

ΔE 3.1 · #CC896C

Valspar

Clove Bud 2004-5B

ΔE 3.3 · #C38162

Hallman-Lindsay

Autumn's Hill 38

ΔE 3.7 · #BA7A61

Dulux

Baked Clay S08F6

ΔE 3.8 · #D08A6D

Kilz

Baked Terra Cotta TB-94

ΔE 3.8 · #CF8571

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 3.9 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 4.6 · #C1876B

PPG

Cinnamon Brandy 1199-5

ΔE 5.5 · #CF8D6C

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 8.4 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 8.4 · #C27355

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.6 · #E09673

Kobra

Pink 20

ΔE 15.1 · #DF8686

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C68269

#67ACC5

Analogous

#C5677D

#C68269

#C5B067

Triadic

#C68269

#67C580

#8067C5

Split-Complementary

#C68269

#67C5B0

#677DC5

Tetradic

#C68269

#7DC567

#67ACC5

#B067C5

Monochromatic

#6B3A29

#A3593E

#C68269

#DBAF9F

#F0DDD6

Rectangle

#C68269

#ACC567

#67ACC5

#8067C5

Compound

#C68269

#C5B067

#67ACC5

#677DC5

Variations

Lighter

#D19A86

#D8B5A8

#E6D5CF

Darker

#B15E3F

#7C402A

#492517

Saturation

#A59088

#C58067

#E2734B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.09:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.80:1

Deuteranopia

#C68269

#A69C67

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C68269

#91916D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C68269

#C58086

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Cabana Melon reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D48E6A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C68269

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C1938E

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4F97B1

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C68269;

CSS — background

background-color: #C68269;

CSS Variable

--color-cabana-melon: #C68269;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cabana-melon': '#C68269' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C68269] text-[#C68269]

SCSS

$cabana-melon: #C68269;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C68269?

#C68269 is Cabana Melon, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C68269 warm or cool?

Cabana Melon reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cabana Melon?

Cabana Melon works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Cabana Melon?

Cabana Melon pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cabana Melon?

You can download Cabana Melon on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Cabana Melon?

The hex code is #C68269. In RGB it's 198, 130, 105, and in HSL it's 16°, 45%, 59%.

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