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Summer Melon

#EAD5AE

RGB 234, 213, 174 · HSL 39°, 59%, 80% · CMYK 0, 9, 26, 8

Summer Melon is #EAD5AE in HEX — rgb(234, 213, 174), hsl(39°, 59%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 26%, 8%).

Summer Melon pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 59%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EAD5AE

RGB234, 213, 174

HSL39°, 59%, 80%

HSV39°, 26%, 92%

CMYK0, 9, 26, 8

Decimal15390126

CSS RGBrgb(234, 213, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 59%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Russeau Gold 889

ΔE 0.5 · #EAD6AF

Vista Paint

Russeau Gold C-888

ΔE 0.6 · #E9D5AD

Sherwin-Williams

Convivial Yellow SW6393

ΔE 1 · #E9D6B0

PPG

Caramelized Pears 1105-3

ΔE 1.3 · #E7D5AD

Benjamin Moore

Sundial 1100 · CC-400

ΔE 1.6 · #EBD5B1

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 1.6 · #EAD2AA

Behr

Lemon Drop UL180-11

ΔE 1.7 · #E6D5AD

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

ΔE 2.1 · #E9D4A9

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2.1 · #EFDBB3

Valspar

Capricious 3005-8B

ΔE 2.4 · #EFD6AC

Dulux

Jodhpurs S14F1

ΔE 3 · #EAD9B6

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 3.5 · #E6CDAA

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.3 · #E1C9A1

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 4.4 · #F3D3AD

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 10.8 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#EAD5AE

#AEC3EA

Analogous

#EAB7AE

#EAD5AE

#E1EAAE

Triadic

#EAD5AE

#AEEAD5

#D5AEEA

Split-Complementary

#EAD5AE

#AEE1EA

#B7AEEA

Tetradic

#EAD5AE

#AEEAB7

#AEC3EA

#EAAEE1

Monochromatic

#CB9634

#DAB671

#EAD5AE

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#EAD5AE

#C3EAAE

#AEC3EA

#D5AEEA

Compound

#EAD5AE

#E1EAAE

#AEC3EA

#B7AEEA

Variations

Lighter

#EEDDBE

#F0E5D1

#F5EFE6

Darker

#DCB46A

#B98627

#6E4F15

Saturation

#D5CFC3

#EAD5AE

#F5D8A3

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAD5AE

#E3D9AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAD5AE

#D9D9B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAD5AE

#ECD0D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Summer Melon strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#EFCC9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAD5AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCD1C2

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.

#84A1D6

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #EAD5AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAD5AE;

CSS Variable

--color-summer-melon: #EAD5AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'summer-melon': '#EAD5AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAD5AE] text-[#EAD5AE]

SCSS

$summer-melon: #EAD5AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAD5AE?

#EAD5AE is Summer Melon, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EAD5AE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Summer Melon?

Summer Melon works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Summer Melon?

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

Where can I download Summer Melon?

You can download Summer 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 Summer Melon?

The hex code is #EAD5AE. In RGB it's 234, 213, 174, and in HSL it's 39°, 59%, 80%.

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