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Melon Melody

#F9C291

RGB 249, 194, 145 · HSL 28°, 90%, 77% · CMYK 0, 22, 42, 2

Melon Melody is #F9C291 in HEX — rgb(249, 194, 145), hsl(28°, 90%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 42%, 2%).

Melon Melody pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 90%, 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#F9C291

RGB249, 194, 145

HSL28°, 90%, 77%

HSV28°, 42%, 98%

CMYK0, 22, 42, 2

Decimal16368273

CSS RGBrgb(249, 194, 145)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 90%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Tuscan Wall 981

ΔE 1 · #FCC492

Vista Paint

Tuscan Wall C-980

ΔE 1.1 · #F9C390

Behr

Apricot Light 280B-4

ΔE 1.8 · #FFC595

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 123

ΔE 2.3 · #F5C18C

Dunn-Edwards

Sicilian Villa DE5241

ΔE 2.5 · #FCC792

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 2.5 · #F1BF8E

Valspar

Orange Taffy 2008-6A

ΔE 2.7 · #F1BB8C

Dulux

Melon Balls S10G4

ΔE 3.8 · #F2B985

Sherwin-Williams

Melón Meloso SW9007

ΔE 4.1 · #F2B88C

Kilz

August Morning LD160-01

ΔE 4.5 · #F8C890

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 6.1 · #F0B67E

PPG

Shrimp Toast 1197-4

ΔE 6.9 · #F7C5A0

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 8.9 · #FCBA7D

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 12.7 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 13 · #EFD5A1

RAL

Sand Yellow 1002

ΔE 17.4 · #C6A664

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#F9C291

#90C8F9

Analogous

#F99093

#F9C291

#F9F690

Triadic

#F9C291

#90F9C1

#C190F9

Split-Complementary

#F9C291

#90F9F6

#9093F9

Tetradic

#F9C291

#93F990

#90C8F9

#F690F9

Monochromatic

#E4710C

#F59847

#F9C291

#FDE9D8

#FEF1E7

Rectangle

#F9C291

#C8F990

#90C8F9

#C190F9

Compound

#F9C291

#F9F690

#90C8F9

#9093F9

Variations

Lighter

#FACDA6

#F7DAC1

#F7EADE

Darker

#FA9741

#D76501

#7E3B00

Saturation

#D4C3B5

#F9C190

#FCC18D

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9C291

#E1D490

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9C291

#CDCD99

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9C291

#FABDC3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Melon Melody 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

#FABE88

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9C291

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7C3AC

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.

#63ABEA

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: #F9C291;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9C291;

CSS Variable

--color-melon-melody: #F9C291;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melon-melody': '#F9C291' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9C291] text-[#F9C291]

SCSS

$melon-melody: #F9C291;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9C291?

#F9C291 is Melon Melody, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #F9C291 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melon Melody?

Melon Melody 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 Melody?

Melon Melody 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 Melody?

You can download Melon Melody 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 Melody?

The hex code is #F9C291. In RGB it's 249, 194, 145, and in HSL it's 28°, 90%, 77%.

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