Cool Melon 1057-2 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EBD1CD, LRV 68 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rosy Glow from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EBD1CD · 1057-2
Cool Melon
68%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cool Melon Technical Profile
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Cool Melon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cool Melon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCool Melon
Nearly identical
ValsparRosy Glow
Rosy Glow
Valspar
Nearly identical
Innocence
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mohican Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pleasant Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cameo Coral
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tufted Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Satin Slipper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Conch Shell
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Berries
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cool Melon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cool Melon
#EBD1CD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3A07F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Cool Melon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cool 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Cool 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.
Cool Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cool Melon have?
Cool Melon by PPG has a warm (pink) 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 Cool Melon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cool Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Melon are Rosy Glow by Valspar (a near-identical match), Innocence by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mohican Mist by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cool 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 Cool Melon?
Cool Melon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cool Melon's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.