Delicious Melon 280A-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFD2B0, LRV 73 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dunhill from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFD2B0 · 280A-3
Delicious Melon
73%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Delicious Melon Technical Profile
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Delicious Melon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Delicious Melon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDelicious Melon
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDunhill
Dunhill
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Papaya Whip
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Simply Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mellow Glow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunfish
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Peach Beryl
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Peach Chiffon
PPG
Very similar
Something Sweet
Kilz
Very similar
Avid Apricot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Delicious Melon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Delicious Melon
#FFD2B0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6CE5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Delicious Melon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Delicious 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 Delicious Melon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Delicious Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Delicious Melon have?
Delicious Melon 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 Delicious Melon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Delicious Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Delicious Melon are Dunhill by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Papaya Whip by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Simply Peach by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Delicious 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 Delicious Melon?
Delicious Melon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Delicious Melon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.