Ref. #D9E6BB · LG220-02
Melon Extract
75%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Melon Extract Technical Profile
What color is Melon Extract? It's a light cool green with the hex code #D9E6BB. Colors similar to Melon Extract include Valspar Spring Glow, Vista Paint Green Acres, Valspar Limish. Melon Extract has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 75, Melon Extract reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Melon Extract
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Melon Extract
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Melon Extract
#D9E6BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Melon Extract
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Melon Extract 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Melon Extract.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Melon Extract — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Melon Extract have?
Melon Extract by Kilz has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Melon Extract from other brands?
The closest matches are Spring Glow by Valspar (#DCE9BD), Green Acres by Vista Paint (#DCEABF), Limish by Valspar (#DCE8BA). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Melon Extract?
Melon Extract has an LRV of 74.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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