Summer Melon 2168-50 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FCCDB4, LRV 65 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mango Tango from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCCDB4 · 2168-50
Summer Melon
65%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Summer Melon Technical Profile
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Summer Melon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Melon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSummer Melon
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMango Tango
Mango Tango
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tropical Breeze
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ally'S Perfect Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Tender Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hug Goodbye
Behr
Nearly identical
Mom's Love
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gentle Embrace
Kilz
Very similar
Sweet Peche
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cosmetic Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Melon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Melon
#FCCDB4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D1C061
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Melon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Summer 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.
Summer Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Melon have?
Summer Melon 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 Summer Melon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Melon are Mango Tango by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tropical Breeze by Valspar (a near-identical match), Ally'S Perfect Peach by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer 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 Summer Melon?
Summer Melon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Summer Melon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.