Sweet Melon 121 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FCD9AF, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amber Light from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #FCD9AF · 121
Sweet Melon
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Melon Technical Profile
HEX Code#FCD9AF
RGB252, 217, 175
Estimated LRV69.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Amber Light
Kilz
#FADAB2
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Amber Moon
Vista Paint
#FFD8AB
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Peach Cider
Dunn-Edwards
#FFD9AA
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Sand Swept
Valspar
#FFDBAC
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Orange Blossom
PPG
#FBD6AF
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Butter Cookie
Behr
#F7D9B2
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Tallow
Hirshfield's
#F7D4AE
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Mango Cream
Dutch Boy
#F4D3A7
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Flan
Sherwin-Williams
#F4D4AF
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Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFD5A1
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#E1C9A1
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Colors That Work With Sweet Melon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Melon
#FCD9AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CDD260
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Melon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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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Sweet Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Melon have?
Sweet Melon by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Sweet Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Melon are Amber Light by Kilz (a close digital match), Amber Moon by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Apple Cider by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet 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 Sweet Melon?
Sweet Melon has a estimated lightness value of 69.3, 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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