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Melon Balls

#F2B985

RGB 242, 185, 133 · HSL 29°, 81%, 74% · CMYK 0, 24, 45, 5

Melon Balls is #F2B985 in HEX — rgb(242, 185, 133), hsl(29°, 81%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 45%, 5%).

Melon Balls pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 81%, 74%. 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#F2B985

RGB242, 185, 133

HSL29°, 81%, 74%

HSV29°, 45%, 95%

CMYK0, 24, 45, 5

Decimal15907205

CSS RGBrgb(242, 185, 133)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 81%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Melon Balls S10G4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Beeswax 2157-40

ΔE 1 · #EFB884

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 2.5 · #F0B67E

Hallman-Lindsay

Mom's Apple Pie 988

ΔE 2.9 · #EAB781

Dunn-Edwards

Rusty Orange DE5248

ΔE 3.1 · #EDB384

Valspar

Spun Gold 3001-5C

ΔE 3.2 · #EBB880

Behr

Terra Sol QE-20

ΔE 3.6 · #E7B37C

Vista Paint

Mom's Apple Pie C-987

ΔE 3.8 · #E8B67E

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 4 · #F2B88C

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 4.1 · #F1BF8E

Kilz

Desert Vista LC140-01

ΔE 4.4 · #E9AF81

PPG

Buffalo Trail 1202-5

ΔE 5.1 · #E2AC78

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 6.5 · #FCBA7D

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 10.6 · #F7A879

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 11.9 · #DCB771

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 15.2 · #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

#F2B985

#87BEF2

Analogous

#F28789

#F2B985

#F2F187

Triadic

#F2B985

#87F2BB

#BB87F2

Split-Complementary

#F2B985

#87F2F1

#8789F2

Tetradic

#F2B985

#89F287

#87BEF2

#F187F2

Monochromatic

#CB6D15

#EB9442

#F2B985

#FAE2CC

#FDF2E8

Rectangle

#F2B985

#BEF287

#87BEF2

#BB87F2

Compound

#F2B985

#F2F187

#87BEF2

#8789F2

Variations

Lighter

#F5C99F

#F3D6BC

#F5E7DB

Darker

#EF943E

#C4650B

#753B04

Saturation

#CDBCAD

#F2BB87

#F9BB81

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

1.74:1

Fail

vs Black

12.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2B985

#D9CB84

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2B985

#C4C48D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2B985

#F3B3BB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Melon Balls 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

#F5B77F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2B985

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2BCA3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE8

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.

#5FA3E2

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: #F2B985;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2B985;

CSS Variable

--color-melon-balls: #F2B985;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melon-balls': '#F2B985' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2B985] text-[#F2B985]

SCSS

$melon-balls: #F2B985;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2B985?

#F2B985 is Melon Balls, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F2B985 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melon Balls?

Melon Balls 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 Melon Balls?

Melon Balls 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 Melon Balls?

You can download Melon Balls 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 Melon Balls?

The hex code is #F2B985. In RGB it's 242, 185, 133, and in HSL it's 29°, 81%, 74%.

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