ORANGES

Melón Meloso

#F2B88C

RGB 242, 184, 140 · HSL 26°, 80%, 75% · CMYK 0, 24, 42, 5

Melón Meloso is #F2B88C in HEX — rgb(242, 184, 140), hsl(26°, 80%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 42%, 5%).

Melón Meloso pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 80%, 75%. 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#F2B88C

RGB242, 184, 140

HSL26°, 80%, 75%

HSV26°, 42%, 95%

CMYK0, 24, 42, 5

Decimal15906956

CSS RGBrgb(242, 184, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 80%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

Exact match

Valspar

Orange Taffy 2008-6A

ΔE 2.2 · #F1BB8C

Dunn-Edwards

Rusty Orange DE5248

ΔE 2.5 · #EDB384

Vista Paint

Fawn Farrah K-603

ΔE 3.1 · #FABB93

Hallman-Lindsay

November Leaf 1016

ΔE 3.1 · #F1B690

Benjamin Moore

Canyonlands 109

ΔE 3.2 · #E8B489

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

ΔE 3.5 · #E9AF81

Dulux

Melon Balls S10G4

ΔE 4 · #F2B985

Behr

Dainty Apricot P220-4

ΔE 4 · #FFBE91

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 4.3 · #F1BF8E

PPG

Orange Liqueur 1198-4

ΔE 5.9 · #EDAA80

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 6.3 · #F0B67E

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 9.8 · #FCBA7D

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 10.8 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 14.6 · #DFC795

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 17.4 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#F2B88C

#8CC6F2

Analogous

#F28C93

#F2B88C

#F2EB8C

Triadic

#F2B88C

#8CF2B8

#B88CF2

Split-Complementary

#F2B88C

#8CF2EB

#8C93F2

Tetradic

#F2B88C

#93F28C

#8CC6F2

#EB8CF2

Monochromatic

#CF6717

#EB8E47

#F2B88C

#FAE3D1

#FCF1E8

Rectangle

#F2B88C

#C6F28C

#8CC6F2

#B88CF2

Compound

#F2B88C

#F2EB8C

#8CC6F2

#8C93F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5C7A3

#F3D5BF

#F5E7DC

Darker

#EF8E43

#C65D0D

#763605

Saturation

#CFBDB0

#F2B88C

#F9B886

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2B88C

#D8CB8B

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2B88C

#C3C393

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2B88C

#F3B3BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Melón Meloso 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

#F5B784

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2B88C

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2BCA8

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.

#64ABE1

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: #F2B88C;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2B88C;

CSS Variable

--color-melón-meloso: #F2B88C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melón-meloso': '#F2B88C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2B88C] text-[#F2B88C]

SCSS

$melón-meloso: #F2B88C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2B88C?

#F2B88C is Melón Meloso, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2B88C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melón Meloso?

Melón Meloso 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 Melón Meloso?

Melón Meloso 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 Melón Meloso?

You can download Melón Meloso 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 Melón Meloso?

The hex code is #F2B88C. In RGB it's 242, 184, 140, and in HSL it's 26°, 80%, 75%.

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