ORANGES

Magic Melon

#DE9851

RGB 222, 152, 81 · HSL 30°, 68%, 59% · CMYK 0, 32, 64, 13

Magic Melon is #DE9851 in HEX — rgb(222, 152, 81), hsl(30°, 68%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 64%, 13%).

Magic Melon pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 30°, 68%, 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#DE9851

RGB222, 152, 81

HSL30°, 68%, 59%

HSV30°, 64%, 87%

CMYK0, 32, 64, 13

Decimal14587985

CSS RGBrgb(222, 152, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(30, 68%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Habanero LH230

ΔE 1.5 · #DC974D

Sherwin-Williams

Saffron Thread SW6663

ΔE 1.6 · #DF984E

Vista Paint

Autumn Beauty K-569

ΔE 2 · #E09C52

Benjamin Moore

Brilliant 161

ΔE 2.4 · #E49B51

Dunn-Edwards

Brushed Clay DE5243

ΔE 2.8 · #DB9351

Dulux

Magic Melon S10G7

ΔE 3.2 · #DE9351

Behr

Stunning Gold M240-6

ΔE 4 · #DE914A

Hallman-Lindsay

Japonica 983

ΔE 4.2 · #E89952

Valspar

Toasted Coffee 2008-3B

ΔE 4.9 · #E5A060

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 5.5 · #D69C54

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 6.3 · #CF8744

PPG

Italian Saffron 16-12

ΔE 7.4 · #CD9647

Dutch Boy

Tasty Tan VS-9201

ΔE 7.8 · #E4A467

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 9.8 · #F4AF5B

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 11.8 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 12.1 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#DE9851

#4F96DE

Analogous

#DE4F4F

#DE9851

#DEDE4F

Triadic

#DE9851

#4FDE96

#964FDE

Split-Complementary

#DE9851

#4FDEDE

#4F4FDE

Tetradic

#DE9851

#4FDE4F

#4F96DE

#DE4FDE

Monochromatic

#7C4A18

#BC7024

#DE9851

#EABD90

#F6E3D0

Rectangle

#DE9851

#96DE4F

#4F96DE

#964FDE

Compound

#DE9851

#DEDE4F

#4F96DE

#4F4FDE

Variations

Lighter

#E4AB72

#E5C09C

#ECDAC9

Darker

#CE7822

#915315

#56300A

Saturation

#AC9681

#DE964F

#EE963F

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

2.41:1

Fail

vs Black

8.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DE9851

#C0B04E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DE9851

#A7A75E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DE9851

#DF919A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Magic 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

#E69F58

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DE9851

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3A47C

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#3680C9

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: #DE9851;

CSS — background

background-color: #DE9851;

CSS Variable

--color-magic-melon: #DE9851;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magic-melon': '#DE9851' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DE9851] text-[#DE9851]

SCSS

$magic-melon: #DE9851;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE9851?

#DE9851 is Magic Melon, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DE9851 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magic Melon?

Magic 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 Magic Melon?

Magic 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 Magic Melon?

You can download Magic 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 Magic Melon?

The hex code is #DE9851. In RGB it's 222, 152, 81, and in HSL it's 30°, 68%, 59%.

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