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Delicious Melon

#FFD2B0

RGB 255, 210, 176 · HSL 26°, 100%, 85% · CMYK 0, 18, 31, 0

Delicious Melon is #FFD2B0 in HEX — rgb(255, 210, 176), hsl(26°, 100%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 31%, 0%).

Delicious Melon pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 100%, 85%. 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#FFD2B0

RGB255, 210, 176

HSL26°, 100%, 85%

HSV26°, 31%, 100%

CMYK0, 18, 31, 0

Decimal16765616

CSS RGBrgb(255, 210, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 100%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Dunhill K-604

Exact match

Behr

Delicious Melon 280A-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Papaya Whip DE5164

ΔE 0.5 · #FFD1AF

Valspar

Simply Peach 2004-2B

ΔE 0.8 · #FDD0AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Mellow Glow 1023

ΔE 1.5 · #FFCFAD

Benjamin Moore

Apricot 136

ΔE 2.7 · #FDD3AC

Dulux

Curtsy S09H2

ΔE 3.4 · #FFD4B8

PPG

Citrus Sachet 1198-3

ΔE 4.5 · #F2C6A7

Kilz

Something Sweet LC200-02

ΔE 4.6 · #F6C9A1

Sherwin-Williams

Flattering Peach SW6638

ΔE 5.1 · #F4D3B3

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 5.5 · #F3D3AD

IKEA

IKEA067 67

ΔE 8 · #F5C2AC

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 8.1 · #E6C9A2

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 10.1 · #E1C9A1

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 10.3 · #EFDBB3

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 17.4 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#FFD2B0

#B3DEFF

Analogous

#FFB3B8

#FFD2B0

#FFFAB3

Triadic

#FFD2B0

#B3FFD4

#D4B3FF

Split-Complementary

#FFD2B0

#B3FFFA

#B3B8FF

Tetradic

#FFD2B0

#B8FFB3

#B3DEFF

#FAB3FF

Monochromatic

#FF7D1A

#FFA866

#FFD2B0

#FFF1E5

Rectangle

#FFD2B0

#DEFFB3

#B3DEFF

#D4B3FF

Compound

#FFD2B0

#FFFAB3

#B3DEFF

#B3B8FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDCC2

#FCE5D5

#FBF0E8

Darker

#FFA35C

#EE6700

#8B3C00

Saturation

#E4D7CD

#FFD4B3

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD2B0

#EBE0B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD2B0

#DBDBB5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD2B0

#FFCED3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Delicious Melon 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

#FFCA9F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD2B0

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECCFC3

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.

#80C0F1

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: #FFD2B0;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD2B0;

CSS Variable

--color-delicious-melon: #FFD2B0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delicious-melon': '#FFD2B0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD2B0] text-[#FFD2B0]

SCSS

$delicious-melon: #FFD2B0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD2B0?

#FFD2B0 is Delicious Melon, a light orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD2B0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delicious Melon?

Delicious Melon 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 Delicious Melon?

Delicious Melon 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 Delicious Melon?

You can download Delicious Melon 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 Delicious Melon?

The hex code is #FFD2B0. In RGB it's 255, 210, 176, and in HSL it's 26°, 100%, 85%.

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