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Melon Sprinkle

#FFCD9D

RGB 255, 205, 157 · HSL 29°, 100%, 81% · CMYK 0, 20, 38, 0

Melon Sprinkle is #FFCD9D in HEX — rgb(255, 205, 157), hsl(29°, 100%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 38%, 0%).

Melon Sprinkle pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 100%, 81%. 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#FFCD9D

RGB255, 205, 157

HSL29°, 100%, 81%

HSV29°, 38%, 100%

CMYK0, 20, 38, 0

Decimal16764317

CSS RGBrgb(255, 205, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 100%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Atoll Sand C-972

ΔE 0.7 · #FFCE9D

Hallman-Lindsay

Atoll Sand 973

ΔE 1.1 · #FFCF9E

Dulux

Apricot Fool S10H3

ΔE 1.2 · #FFCFA0

Valspar

Orange Mousse 2007-4A

ΔE 1.2 · #FECD9F

Benjamin Moore

Peach 130

ΔE 1.4 · #FECF9F

Dunn-Edwards

Dreams of Peach DE5276

ΔE 3.3 · #FFD29D

Sherwin-Williams

Delicious Melon SW6653

ΔE 3.5 · #F5C894

Behr

Warm Cocoon 310C-3

ΔE 3.7 · #FBCD96

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 3.8 · #F9D09F

Kilz

Citrus Spice LD180-02

ΔE 4.6 · #F0C797

Dutch Boy

Crisp Ecru VS-9103

ΔE 5.1 · #F1BF8E

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 6.1 · #EFCB9B

Colorhouse

Grain .05 Grain-05

ΔE 9.9 · #DFBD87

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 10 · #EFD5A1

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 10.6 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 16.9 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#FFCD9D

#9ED0FF

Analogous

#FF9EA0

#FFCD9D

#FFFD9E

Triadic

#FFCD9D

#9EFFCD

#CD9EFF

Split-Complementary

#FFCD9D

#9EFFFD

#9EA0FF

Tetradic

#FFCD9D

#A0FF9E

#9ED0FF

#FD9EFF

Monochromatic

#FF7E05

#FFA552

#FFCD9D

#FFF2E5

Rectangle

#FFCD9D

#D0FF9E

#9ED0FF

#CD9EFF

Compound

#FFCD9D

#FFFD9E

#9ED0FF

#9EA0FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFD7B1

#FBE1C9

#FAEEE2

Darker

#FFA24B

#E36E00

#844000

Saturation

#DDCEC0

#FFCD9E

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFCD9D

#EADC9D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFCD9D

#D7D7A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFCD9D

#FFC8CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Melon Sprinkle 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

#FFC691

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFCD9D

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCBB5

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.

#70B2EF

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: #FFCD9D;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFCD9D;

CSS Variable

--color-melon-sprinkle: #FFCD9D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melon-sprinkle': '#FFCD9D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFCD9D] text-[#FFCD9D]

SCSS

$melon-sprinkle: #FFCD9D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFCD9D?

#FFCD9D is Melon Sprinkle, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFCD9D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melon Sprinkle?

Melon Sprinkle 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 Sprinkle?

Melon Sprinkle 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 Sprinkle?

You can download Melon Sprinkle 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 Sprinkle?

The hex code is #FFCD9D. In RGB it's 255, 205, 157, and in HSL it's 29°, 100%, 81%.

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