Cabana Melon MQ4-39 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C68269, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusty Terra Cotta from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C68269 · MQ4-39
Cabana Melon
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cabana Melon Technical Profile
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Cabana Melon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cabana Melon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCabana Melon
Nearly identical
PPGDusty Terra Cotta
Dusty Terra Cotta
PPG
Nearly identical
Spice Island
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Zesty Ginger
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Secluded Canyon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Clove Bud
Valspar
Very similar
Subdued Sienna
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Coral
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Timeless Terra Cotta
Kilz
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Autumn's Hill
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cabana Melon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cabana Melon
#C68269
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4A87E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Cabana Melon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cabana Melon Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cabana Melon.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cabana Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cabana Melon have?
Cabana Melon by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cabana Melon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cabana Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cabana Melon are Dusty Terra Cotta by PPG (a near-identical match), Spice Island by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Zesty Ginger by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cabana Melon's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cabana Melon?
Cabana Melon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cabana Melon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.