Cool Melon 170B-4 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FE89A6, LRV 45 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bunny Fluff from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FE89A6 · 170B-4
Cool Melon
45%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cool Melon Technical Profile
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Cool Melon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Melon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCool Melon
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBunny Fluff
Bunny Fluff
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rock 'n' Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bunny Fluff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Petal Power
Valspar
Very similar
Pinkety Pink
PPG
Very similar
Strawberry Shortcake
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Light Pink
RAL
Very similar
Cheery
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Berrylicious
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Sincerity
Kilz
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Melon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Melon
#FE89A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D57B5D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cool Melon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool 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 Cool Melon.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cool Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Melon have?
Cool Melon by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cool Melon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Melon are Bunny Fluff by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Rock 'n' Rose by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Bunny Fluff by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool 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 Cool Melon?
Cool Melon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.0, 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 Cool Melon's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.