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Melon Red

#F69268

RGB 246, 146, 104 · HSL 18°, 89%, 69% · CMYK 0, 41, 58, 4

Melon Red is #F69268 in HEX — rgb(246, 146, 104), hsl(18°, 89%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 58%, 4%).

Melon Red pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 18°, 89%, 69%. 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#F69268

RGB246, 146, 104

HSL18°, 89%, 69%

HSV18°, 58%, 96%

CMYK0, 41, 58, 4

Decimal16159336

CSS RGBrgb(246, 146, 104)

CSS HSLhsl(18, 89%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Sunset 082

ΔE 1.4 · #F8956C

Valspar

Orange Slice 2002-1B

ΔE 3.2 · #F08A64

Behr

Florida Mango 250D-5

ΔE 3.3 · #F68D61

Dulux

Candyman S08H6

ΔE 4.7 · #FF9976

PPG

Indiana Clay 1195-6

ΔE 4.7 · #E88A5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Heat Of Summer 1025

ΔE 5.4 · #E98D5B

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cantaloupe DE5159

ΔE 5.7 · #FF9C68

Vista Paint

Creamy Orange Blush C-1044

ΔE 6 · #FA9B78

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 6.8 · #FAA06D

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 8.7 · #E27A53

Sherwin-Williams

Outgoing Orange SW6641

ΔE 9.1 · #E6955F

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 11.3 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 13.1 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 16.7 · #CF8744

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.2 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 21.3 · #C35831

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#F69268

#6ACCF6

Analogous

#F66A86

#F69268

#F6DA6A

Triadic

#F69268

#6AF694

#946AF6

Split-Complementary

#F69268

#6AF6DA

#6A86F6

Tetradic

#F69268

#86F66A

#6ACCF6

#DA6AF6

Monochromatic

#BC400B

#F26021

#F69268

#FBC8B2

#FEEEE7

Rectangle

#F69268

#CCF66A

#6ACCF6

#946AF6

Compound

#F69268

#F6DA6A

#6ACCF6

#6A86F6

Variations

Lighter

#F8A987

#F3C1AC

#F5DCD2

Darker

#F86222

#C03B02

#712200

Saturation

#C5A89B

#F6946A

#FB9265

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

2.28:1

Fail

vs Black

9.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F69268

#C9BA64

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F69268

#A9A96F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F69268

#F58F99

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Melon Red 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

#F89A69

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F69268

Daylight 5500K

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

#E59F8D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#46B5E5

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: #F69268;

CSS — background

background-color: #F69268;

CSS Variable

--color-melon-red: #F69268;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melon-red': '#F69268' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F69268] text-[#F69268]

SCSS

$melon-red: #F69268;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F69268?

#F69268 is Melon Red, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F69268 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melon Red?

Melon Red 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 Red?

Melon Red 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 Red?

You can download Melon Red 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 Red?

The hex code is #F69268. In RGB it's 246, 146, 104, and in HSL it's 18°, 89%, 69%.

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