Melon Cup 101 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F1CFB7, 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.
Ref. #F1CFB7 · 101
Melon Cup
64%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Melon Cup Technical Profile
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Melon Cup in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Melon Cup in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMelon Cup
Nearly identical
PPGPeach Darling
Peach Darling
PPG
Nearly identical
Cashew Nut
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Canter Peach
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Canter Peach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aristocrat Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Special Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Clamshell
Behr
Nearly identical
Summer Essence
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wild Peach
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Melon Cup
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
Pure 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
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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Melon Cup.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Melon Cup in your own space before committing.
What colors match Melon Cup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Melon Cup are Peach Darling by PPG (a near-identical match), Cashew Nut by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Canter Peach by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Melon Cup's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.