ORANGES

Melon

#FFD9A7

RGB 255, 217, 167 · HSL 34°, 100%, 83% · CMYK 0, 15, 35, 0

Melon is #FFD9A7 in HEX — rgb(255, 217, 167), hsl(34°, 100%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 35%, 0%).

Melon pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 34°, 100%, 83%. 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#FFD9A7

RGB255, 217, 167

HSL34°, 100%, 83%

HSV34°, 35%, 100%

CMYK0, 15, 35, 0

Decimal16767399

CSS RGBrgb(255, 217, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(34, 100%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Melon 2016-50

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Apricot DE5192

ΔE 1 · #FFD7A5

Behr

Peach Glow P240-2

ΔE 1 · #FFDBA9

Vista Paint

Starburst C-965

ΔE 1.1 · #FFDAA6

Hallman-Lindsay

Starburst 966

ΔE 1.1 · #FFDBA8

Valspar

Iced Tea 2006-2B

ΔE 1.2 · #FFD8A4

Dulux

Milky Maize S12H3

ΔE 2.7 · #F9D6A0

Dutch Boy

Lace VS-9119

ΔE 2.8 · #FDDDAC

PPG

Doodle 1204-4

ΔE 3 · #FBDCA8

Kilz

Fire Glow LD220-02

ΔE 3.4 · #F9D9A2

Sherwin-Williams

Honey Blush SW6660

ΔE 3.8 · #F5CF9B

IKEA

IKEA036 36

ΔE 5.2 · #EFCB9B

Farrow & Ball

Dorset Cream 68

ΔE 5.4 · #EFD5A1

Colorhouse

Grain .02 Grain-02

ΔE 6.6 · #F4DEA8

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 9.1 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 13.3 · #E6D690

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#FFD9A7

#A8CEFF

Analogous

#FFAEA8

#FFD9A7

#F9FFA8

Triadic

#FFD9A7

#A8FFD9

#D9A8FF

Split-Complementary

#FFD9A7

#A8F9FF

#AEA8FF

Tetradic

#FFD9A7

#A8FFAE

#A8CEFF

#FFA8F9

Monochromatic

#FF970F

#FFB85C

#FFD9A7

#FFF4E5

Rectangle

#FFD9A7

#CEFFA8

#A8CEFF

#D9A8FF

Compound

#FFD9A7

#F9FFA8

#A8CEFF

#AEA8FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFE1BA

#FBE8CF

#FAF1E5

Darker

#FFB554

#E98400

#874D00

Saturation

#E1D5C7

#FFD9A8

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFD9A7

#F0E3A7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFD9A7

#E0E0AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFD9A7

#FFD3D9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#FFCF98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFD9A7

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECD4BD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#78ACF0

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: #FFD9A7;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFD9A7;

CSS Variable

--color-melon: #FFD9A7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melon': '#FFD9A7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFD9A7] text-[#FFD9A7]

SCSS

$melon: #FFD9A7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFD9A7?

#FFD9A7 is Melon, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFD9A7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melon?

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 Melon?

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 Melon?

You can download 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 Melon?

The hex code is #FFD9A7. In RGB it's 255, 217, 167, and in HSL it's 34°, 100%, 83%.

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