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Melon Sorbet

#F8B797

RGB 248, 183, 151 · HSL 20°, 87%, 78% · CMYK 0, 26, 39, 3

Melon Sorbet is #F8B797 in HEX — rgb(248, 183, 151), hsl(20°, 87%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 39%, 3%).

Melon Sorbet pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 20°, 87%, 78%. 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#F8B797

RGB248, 183, 151

HSL20°, 87%, 78%

HSV20°, 39%, 97%

CMYK0, 26, 39, 3

Decimal16299927

CSS RGBrgb(248, 183, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(20, 87%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Apricot Spring 1036

ΔE 2.1 · #F1B393

Vista Paint

Orange Nectar K-627

ΔE 2.3 · #FFBB9D

PPG

Crab Bisque 1195-4

ΔE 3.7 · #F0B599

Behr

Brandy Butter 270D-4

ΔE 3.7 · #F8B28E

Valspar

Peach Taffy 2006-4A

ΔE 3.9 · #F6BA93

Kilz

Orange Crush LB200-02

ΔE 4.8 · #ECAD88

Benjamin Moore

Amber 073

ΔE 4.9 · #F6BCA2

Dulux

Coral Blossom S08G3

ΔE 4.9 · #F7BAA2

Dunn-Edwards

October Haze DE5171

ΔE 5.8 · #F8AC8C

Sherwin-Williams

Certain Peach SW6625

ΔE 6.3 · #F2BDA2

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 9.1 · #F5C2AC

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 10 · #F1BF8E

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 12.1 · #F7A879

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 14.9 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Setting Plaster 231

ΔE 17.3 · #DFC2AF

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 18.3 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#F8B797

#96D7F8

Analogous

#F896A6

#F8B797

#F8E796

Triadic

#F8B797

#96F8B7

#B796F8

Split-Complementary

#F8B797

#96F8E7

#96A6F8

Tetradic

#F8B797

#A6F896

#96D7F8

#E796F8

Monochromatic

#E55710

#F3854F

#F8B797

#FDE8DE

#FDEFE7

Rectangle

#F8B797

#D7F896

#96D7F8

#B796F8

Compound

#F8B797

#F8E796

#96D7F8

#96A6F8

Variations

Lighter

#F9C5AB

#F6D5C4

#F7E7DF

Darker

#F78248

#D64A05

#7F2A00

Saturation

#D6C2B8

#F8B796

#FBB592

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F8B797

#DACE96

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F8B797

#C4C49C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F8B797

#F8B4BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Melon Sorbet 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

#F9B68C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F8B797

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7BBB1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#6ABEE9

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: #F8B797;

CSS — background

background-color: #F8B797;

CSS Variable

--color-melon-sorbet: #F8B797;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melon-sorbet': '#F8B797' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F8B797] text-[#F8B797]

SCSS

$melon-sorbet: #F8B797;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F8B797?

#F8B797 is Melon Sorbet, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F8B797 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melon Sorbet?

Melon Sorbet 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 Sorbet?

Melon Sorbet 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 Sorbet?

You can download Melon Sorbet 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 Sorbet?

The hex code is #F8B797. In RGB it's 248, 183, 151, and in HSL it's 20°, 87%, 78%.

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