Fresh Cantaloupe DE5159 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FF9C68, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Florida Sunrise from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FF9C68 · DE5159
Fresh Cantaloupe
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fresh Cantaloupe Technical Profile
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Fresh Cantaloupe in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Cantaloupe in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsFresh Cantaloupe
Nearly identical
BehrFlorida Sunrise
Florida Sunrise
Behr
Nearly identical
Mischief
Kilz
Nearly identical
Chickadee
Vista Paint
Very similar
Chickadee
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Copper River
PPG
Very similar
Butterfly Wings
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Orange Pecan
Valspar
Very similar
Pretty Papaya
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Inventive Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Create .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Deep Orange
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Cantaloupe
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Cantaloupe
#FF9C68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6C35C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Cantaloupe
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Cantaloupe 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Fresh Cantaloupe.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Cantaloupe — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Cantaloupe have?
Fresh Cantaloupe by Dunn-Edwards 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 Fresh Cantaloupe in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Cantaloupe from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Cantaloupe are Florida Sunrise by Behr (a near-identical match), Mischief by Kilz (a near-identical match), Cantaloupe Slice by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fresh Cantaloupe'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 Fresh Cantaloupe?
Fresh Cantaloupe has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fresh Cantaloupe's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.