Melon Cup 101 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F1CFB7, estimated LRV 64 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peach Darling from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F1CFB7 · 101
Melon Cup
64%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Melon Cup Technical Profile
HEX Code#F1CFB7
RGB241, 207, 183
Estimated LRV63.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Melon Cup
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Melon Cup
#F1CFB7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2BB70
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Melon Cup
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Melon Cup Room Palettes
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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 Cup — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Melon Cup have?
Melon Cup by Benjamin Moore 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 Cup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Melon Cup are Peach Darling by PPG (a close digital match), Cashew Nut by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Canter Peach by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Melon Cup'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 Cup?
Melon Cup has a estimated lightness value of 63.8, 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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