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Brandied Melon

#CC7753

RGB 204, 119, 83 · HSL 18°, 54%, 56% · CMYK 0, 42, 59, 20

Brandied Melon is #CC7753 in HEX — rgb(204, 119, 83), hsl(18°, 54%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 59%, 20%).

Brandied Melon pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 54%, 56%. 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#CC7753

RGB204, 119, 83

HSL18°, 54%, 56%

HSV18°, 59%, 80%

CMYK0, 42, 59, 20

Decimal13399891

CSS RGBrgb(204, 119, 83)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 54%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Peruvian Orange LB280-01

ΔE 1.6 · #C8754F

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 2.5 · #C5714F

Behr

Grounded 240D-5

ΔE 2.7 · #D37C55

Benjamin Moore

Bryce 098

ΔE 3.4 · #D17C52

Sherwin-Williams

Emberglow SW6627

ΔE 3.4 · #D67C56

Hallman-Lindsay

Jack-o-lantern 1038

ΔE 3.7 · #D37A51

Dunn-Edwards

Spanish Peanut DE5180

ΔE 4 · #C57556

PPG

Copper Penny 17-24

ΔE 4.2 · #D67953

Vista Paint

Tuscan Terracotta K-609

ΔE 4.2 · #D07C50

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 4.6 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 5 · #C27355

Dulux

Show Business S08G7

ΔE 5.4 · #DD7F5A

Valspar

Fiesta 2008-5A

ΔE 6.8 · #B66B46

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11.4 · #C57B67

RAL

Orange Brown 8023

ΔE 13.3 · #A65E2E

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 14.2 · #E87257

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#CC7753

#52A7CB

Analogous

#CB526A

#CC7753

#CBB352

Triadic

#CC7753

#52CB77

#7752CB

Split-Complementary

#CC7753

#52CBB3

#526ACB

Tetradic

#CC7753

#6ACB52

#52A7CB

#B352CB

Monochromatic

#66341E

#A15230

#CC7753

#DDA58D

#EFD4C8

Rectangle

#CC7753

#A7CB52

#52A7CB

#7752CB

Compound

#CC7753

#CBB352

#52A7CB

#526ACB

Variations

Lighter

#D69275

#DBAF9D

#E7D2C9

Darker

#B35831

#7D3C20

#4A2211

Saturation

#A1887D

#CB7752

#E56C38

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

3.32:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.33:1

Deuteranopia

#CC7753

#A69950

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC7753

#8A8A59

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC7753

#CB757D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Brandied 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

#D88659

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC7753

Daylight 5500K

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

#C68B7E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE9

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.

#4290B1

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: #CC7753;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC7753;

CSS Variable

--color-brandied-melon: #CC7753;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brandied-melon': '#CC7753' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC7753] text-[#CC7753]

SCSS

$brandied-melon: #CC7753;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC7753?

#CC7753 is Brandied Melon, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #CC7753 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brandied Melon?

Brandied 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 Brandied Melon?

Brandied 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 Brandied Melon?

You can download Brandied 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 Brandied Melon?

The hex code is #CC7753. In RGB it's 204, 119, 83, and in HSL it's 18°, 54%, 56%.

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