Melon Popsicle 2016-50 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFD9A7, LRV 71 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iced Tea from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFD9A7 · 2016-50
Melon Popsicle
71%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Melon Popsicle Technical Profile
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Melon Popsicle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Melon Popsicle 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 Popsicle
Nearly identical
ValsparIced Tea
Iced Tea
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fresh Apricot
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Peach Glow
Behr
Nearly identical
Starburst
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Starburst
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lil' Bit Orange
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ginger Peach
PPG
Very similar
Enjoyable Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cottage Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Melon Popsicle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Melon Popsicle
#FFD9A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CED65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Melon Popsicle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Melon Popsicle 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 Popsicle.
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 Popsicle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Melon Popsicle have?
Melon Popsicle by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Popsicle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Melon Popsicle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Melon Popsicle are Iced Tea by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fresh Apricot by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Peach Glow by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Melon Popsicle'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 Popsicle?
Melon Popsicle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.7, 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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Why Melon Popsicle's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.