Melon 270B-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FF964D, estimated LRV 44 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cocktail Hour from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #FF964D · 270B-5
Melon
44%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Melon Technical Profile
HEX Code#FF964D
RGB255, 150, 77
Estimated LRV43.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Cocktail Hour
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#FD9A52
Close digital match
Sweet Cantaloupe
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#F49553
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#F89648
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#FA9B51
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#EA8A42
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#E6955F
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#EC7C26
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Colors That Work With Melon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Melon
#FF964D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6CB5C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Melon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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
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Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Melon have?
Melon by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Melon are Cocktail Hour by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sweet Cantaloupe by Dutch Boy (a very close match), New Dawn by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting 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 Melon?
Melon has a estimated lightness value of 43.6, 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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Why Melon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.