Sweetened Melon 105-4DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E79580, LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ravishing Coral from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E79580 · 105-4DB
Sweetened Melon
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweetened Melon Technical Profile
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Sweetened Melon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweetened Melon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySweetened Melon
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRavishing Coral
Ravishing Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Presidio Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pecos Spice
Behr
Nearly identical
Desert Rose
Valspar
Nearly identical
Coral Rock
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Antigua Sunset
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rose Essence
Vista Paint
Very similar
Opal Fire
PPG
Very similar
Rose Essence
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweetened Melon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweetened Melon
#E79580
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3AA6F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Sweetened Melon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweetened 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Sweetened Melon.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweetened Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweetened Melon have?
Sweetened Melon by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweetened Melon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweetened Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweetened Melon are Ravishing Coral by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Presidio Peach by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pecos Spice by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweetened 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 Sweetened Melon?
Sweetened Melon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.0, 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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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 Sweetened Melon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.