Market Melon DE5199 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FBB377, LRV 54 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orange Cantaloupe from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FBB377 · DE5199
Market Melon
54%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Market Melon Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Market Melon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Market Melon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsMarket Melon
Nearly identical
PPGOrange Cantaloupe
Orange Cantaloupe
PPG
Nearly identical
Peach Sorbet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tangerine Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Goosebill
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Goosebill
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Durazno Maduro
Behr
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Vesa Peach
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tangerine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Desert Vista
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Market Melon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Market Melon
#FBB377
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D3CD5F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Market Melon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Market 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Market 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.
Market Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Market Melon have?
Market Melon 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 Market Melon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Market Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Market Melon are Orange Cantaloupe by PPG (a near-identical match), Peach Sorbet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tangerine Cream by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Market 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 Market Melon?
Market Melon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.1, 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.
Explore More with Market Melon
Related Reading
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 Market Melon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.