PINKS

Melon Sorbet

#FDABA0

RGB 253, 171, 160 · HSL 7°, 96%, 81% · CMYK 0, 32, 37, 1

Melon Sorbet is #FDABA0 in HEX — rgb(253, 171, 160), hsl(7°, 96%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 37%, 1%).

Melon Sorbet pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 7°, 96%, 81%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FDABA0

RGB253, 171, 160

HSL7°, 96%, 81%

HSV7°, 37%, 99%

CMYK0, 32, 37, 1

Decimal16624544

CSS RGBrgb(253, 171, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 96%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Melon Sorbet P190-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Amber Tide DE5130

ΔE 1.5 · #FFAFA3

Benjamin Moore

Pink 003

ΔE 3 · #FDB1A4

Dulux

Poised Peach S06H4

ΔE 3.2 · #FFA69D

Vista Paint

Perfect Touch K-643

ΔE 3.7 · #FFB2AA

Valspar

Coral Reef 2004-4A

ΔE 3.8 · #F6A494

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 3.9 · #FAA495

PPG

Wright Flesh Pink FLLW792

ΔE 5.2 · #F7B1A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Nosegay 1086

ΔE 5.5 · #FAA4A3

Kilz

Coral Ridge LA190-02

ΔE 7.2 · #E59C93

Sherwin-Williams

Youthful Coral SW6604

ΔE 7.8 · #F0AFA8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 9.1 · #F1A1A6

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 14.2 · #D6A496

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 14.7 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 17.7 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 19.5 · #E3BEA4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FDABA0

#A0F2FD

Analogous

#FDA0C4

#FDABA0

#FDD9A0

Triadic

#FDABA0

#A0FDAB

#ABA0FD

Split-Complementary

#FDABA0

#A0FDD9

#A0C4FD

Tetradic

#FDABA0

#C4FDA0

#A0F2FD

#D9A0FD

Monochromatic

#FA260A

#FC6855

#FDABA0

#FEE9E6

Rectangle

#FDABA0

#F2FDA0

#A0F2FD

#ABA0FD

Compound

#FDABA0

#FDD9A0

#A0F2FD

#A0C4FD

Variations

Lighter

#FDBCB3

#FAD0CA

#F9E5E3

Darker

#FF604B

#E31B00

#840F00

Saturation

#DDC4C1

#FDABA0

#FEAA9F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FDABA0

#D5CB9E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FDABA0

#BCBCA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FDABA0

#FCABB1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Melon Sorbet strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#FDAD93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FDABA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAB2B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE8E7

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.

#70E0EF

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #FDABA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #FDABA0;

CSS Variable

--color-melon-sorbet: #FDABA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melon-sorbet': '#FDABA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FDABA0] text-[#FDABA0]

SCSS

$melon-sorbet: #FDABA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FDABA0?

#FDABA0 is Melon Sorbet, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #FDABA0 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 bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder 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, 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 #FDABA0. In RGB it's 253, 171, 160, and in HSL it's 7°, 96%, 81%.

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