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Delicious Melon

#F5C894

RGB 245, 200, 148 · HSL 32°, 83%, 77% · CMYK 0, 18, 40, 4

Delicious Melon is #F5C894 in HEX — rgb(245, 200, 148), hsl(32°, 83%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 40%, 4%).

Delicious Melon pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 32°, 83%, 77%. 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#F5C894

RGB245, 200, 148

HSL32°, 83%, 77%

HSV32°, 40%, 96%

CMYK0, 18, 40, 4

Decimal16107668

CSS RGBrgb(245, 200, 148)

CSS HSLhsl(32, 83%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Delicious Melon SW6653

Exact match

Vista Paint

Citrus Sherbert K-571

ΔE 2.1 · #F8C791

Behr

Bagel 300C-3

ΔE 2.1 · #FACB94

Kilz

August Morning LD160-01

ΔE 2.5 · #F8C890

Valspar

Almond Butter 3001-4A

ΔE 2.7 · #F1C18D

Dulux

Paw Paw S11G3

ΔE 3.4 · #FAD19C

Hallman-Lindsay

Atoll Sand 973

ΔE 3.4 · #FFCF9E

Benjamin Moore

Peach 130

ΔE 3.5 · #FECF9F

Dunn-Edwards

Sicilian Villa DE5241

ΔE 3.5 · #FCC792

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 3.7 · #F9D09F

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 3.7 · #F1BF8E

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 4.6 · #EFCB9B

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 6.6 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 8.6 · #EFD5A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.9 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 14.4 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#F5C894

#94C1F5

Analogous

#F59794

#F5C894

#F2F594

Triadic

#F5C894

#94F5C8

#C894F5

Split-Complementary

#F5C894

#94F2F5

#9794F5

Tetradic

#F5C894

#94F597

#94C1F5

#F594F2

Monochromatic

#DB7E14

#EFA34E

#F5C894

#FCECDA

#FDF3E8

Rectangle

#F5C894

#C1F594

#94C1F5

#C894F5

Compound

#F5C894

#F2F594

#94C1F5

#9794F5

Variations

Lighter

#F7D3A9

#F5DDC3

#F6EBDF

Darker

#F2A348

#CF7309

#7B4303

Saturation

#D3C5B6

#F5C894

#FAC88F

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F5C894

#E2D594

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F5C894

#D1D19C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F5C894

#F6C2C9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Delicious 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

#F7C38A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F5C894

Daylight 5500K

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

#E4C8AE

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.

#69A3E5

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: #F5C894;

CSS — background

background-color: #F5C894;

CSS Variable

--color-delicious-melon: #F5C894;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delicious-melon': '#F5C894' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F5C894] text-[#F5C894]

SCSS

$delicious-melon: #F5C894;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5C894?

#F5C894 is Delicious Melon, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F5C894 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delicious Melon?

Delicious 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 Delicious Melon?

Delicious 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 Delicious Melon?

You can download Delicious 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 Delicious Melon?

The hex code is #F5C894. In RGB it's 245, 200, 148, and in HSL it's 32°, 83%, 77%.

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