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Muskmelon

#E98447

RGB 233, 132, 71 · HSL 23°, 79%, 60% · CMYK 0, 43, 70, 9

Muskmelon is #E98447 in HEX — rgb(233, 132, 71), hsl(23°, 79%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 43%, 70%, 9%).

Muskmelon pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 23°, 79%, 60%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E98447

RGB233, 132, 71

HSL23°, 79%, 60%

HSV23°, 70%, 91%

CMYK0, 43, 70, 9

Decimal15303751

CSS RGBrgb(233, 132, 71)

CSS HSLhsl(23, 79%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Amiable Orange M230-6

ΔE 3.7 · #E48749

Valspar

Carrot Cake 2007-3A

ΔE 4.3 · #EB8A52

Dulux

Wild Pumpkin SB7C4

ΔE 4.3 · #E27F3A

PPG

Orange Poppy 1196-7

ΔE 4.8 · #E68750

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 5.1 · #EA8A42

Dunn-Edwards

Sweet Potato DE5201

ΔE 5.3 · #D87C3B

Vista Paint

Boredom Buster C-1031

ΔE 5.5 · #FA8B4D

Hallman-Lindsay

Boredom Buster 1032

ΔE 6.7 · #FF8E51

Benjamin Moore

Tangerine 091

ΔE 7 · #F88446

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 7.4 · #F07B42

Sherwin-Williams

Invigorate SW6886

ΔE 8.4 · #E47237

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 10.7 · #E27A53

Colorhouse

Create .03 Create-03

ΔE 12.2 · #C27136

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 13.7 · #EC7C26

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 16.5 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA105 105

ΔE 18.5 · #C5714F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#E98447

#48ACEA

Analogous

#EA485B

#E98447

#EAD748

Triadic

#E98447

#48EA86

#8648EA

Split-Complementary

#E98447

#48EAD7

#485BEA

Tetradic

#E98447

#5BEA48

#48ACEA

#D748EA

Monochromatic

#893E10

#CD5E18

#E98447

#F2B38D

#FAE1D1

Rectangle

#E98447

#ACEA48

#48ACEA

#8648EA

Compound

#E98447

#EAD748

#48ACEA

#485BEA

Variations

Lighter

#EE9E6D

#EBB899

#EFD7C8

Darker

#E06315

#9D430B

#5D2704

Saturation

#B19381

#EA8648

#F4843E

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

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E98447

#BDAC41

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E98447

#9B9B52

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E98447

#E8808A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Muskmelon 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

#EE9050

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E98447

Daylight 5500K

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

#DB9575

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

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.

#2E96D6

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: #E98447;

CSS — background

background-color: #E98447;

CSS Variable

--color-muskmelon: #E98447;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'muskmelon': '#E98447' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E98447] text-[#E98447]

SCSS

$muskmelon: #E98447;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E98447?

#E98447 is Muskmelon, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E98447 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Muskmelon?

Muskmelon 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 Muskmelon?

Muskmelon 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 Muskmelon?

You can download Muskmelon 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 Muskmelon?

The hex code is #E98447. In RGB it's 233, 132, 71, and in HSL it's 23°, 79%, 60%.

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