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Melon Sorbet

#FFD6AF

RGB 255, 214, 175 · HSL 29°, 100%, 84% · CMYK 0, 16, 31, 0

Melon Sorbet is #FFD6AF in HEX — rgb(255, 214, 175), hsl(29°, 100%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 31%, 0%).

Melon Sorbet pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 100%, 84%. 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#FFD6AF

RGB255, 214, 175

HSL29°, 100%, 84%

HSV29°, 31%, 100%

CMYK0, 16, 31, 0

Decimal16766639

CSS RGBrgb(255, 214, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 100%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Melon Sorbet K-596

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Apricot 136

ΔE 1.1 · #FDD3AC

Dulux

Satin Latour S10G2

ΔE 2.1 · #FAD5B0

Behr

Feather Plume 290B-4

ΔE 2.1 · #FFDAB4

Dunn-Edwards

Opalescent Coral DE5198

ΔE 2.4 · #FFD2A9

Valspar

Peach Butter 3001-4B

ΔE 2.6 · #F8D3A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Tallow 987

ΔE 2.8 · #F7D4AE

Kilz

Amber Light LD180-01

ΔE 3.7 · #FADAB2

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 4.1 · #F3D3AD

Sherwin-Williams

Flan SW6652

ΔE 4.1 · #F4D4AF

PPG

Ginger Peach 1203-4

ΔE 5.7 · #F9D09F

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 6.7 · #EFCB9B

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 7.3 · #E6C9A2

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 8.4 · #EFDBB3

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 9 · #E1C9A1

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 16.4 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#FFD6AF

#ADD8FF

Analogous

#FFADAF

#FFD6AF

#FFFEAD

Triadic

#FFD6AF

#ADFFD5

#D5ADFF

Split-Complementary

#FFD6AF

#ADFFFE

#ADAFFF

Tetradic

#FFD6AF

#AFFFAD

#ADD8FF

#FEADFF

Monochromatic

#FF8614

#FFAD61

#FFD6AF

#FFF2E5

Rectangle

#FFD6AF

#D8FFAD

#ADD8FF

#D5ADFF

Compound

#FFD6AF

#FFFEAD

#ADD8FF

#ADAFFF

Variations

Lighter

#FFDDBE

#FBE6D2

#FBF0E7

Darker

#FFA958

#EC7200

#894200

Saturation

#E2D6CA

#FFD5AD

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

1.36:1

Fail

vs Black

15.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD6AF

#EDE2AF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD6AF

#DEDEB5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD6AF

#FFD1D7

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

#FFCD9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD6AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD2C3

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.

#7CB8F0

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: #FFD6AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD6AF;

CSS Variable

--color-melon-sorbet: #FFD6AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melon-sorbet': '#FFD6AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD6AF] text-[#FFD6AF]

SCSS

$melon-sorbet: #FFD6AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD6AF?

#FFD6AF is Melon Sorbet, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD6AF 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 #FFD6AF. In RGB it's 255, 214, 175, and in HSL it's 29°, 100%, 84%.

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