Cantaloupe Slice 260B-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFA173, LRV 53 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chickadee from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFA173 · 260B-5
Cantaloupe Slice
53%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cantaloupe Slice Technical Profile
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Cantaloupe Slice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cantaloupe Slice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCantaloupe Slice
Nearly identical
Vista PaintChickadee
Chickadee
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fresh Cantaloupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mischief
Kilz
Nearly identical
Chickadee
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Butterfly Wings
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pretty Papaya
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ripe Melon
Valspar
Very similar
Copper River
PPG
Very similar
Inventive Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Create .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Deep Orange
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cantaloupe Slice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cantaloupe Slice
#FFA173
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6C15C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cantaloupe Slice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cantaloupe Slice 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 Cantaloupe Slice.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cantaloupe Slice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cantaloupe Slice have?
Cantaloupe Slice by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cantaloupe Slice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cantaloupe Slice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cantaloupe Slice are Chickadee by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fresh Cantaloupe by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mischief by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cantaloupe Slice'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 Cantaloupe Slice?
Cantaloupe Slice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cantaloupe Slice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.