Cool Melon 1057-2 is a red paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EBD1CD, estimated 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.
PPG · #EBD1CD · 1057-2
Cool Melon
68%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cool Melon Technical Profile
HEX Code#EBD1CD
RGB235, 209, 205
Estimated LRV67.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandPPG
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#ECD2CE
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#EBD1CF
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Mohican Mist
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#E5CDCA
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Pleasant Pink
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#EFD5CF
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#EBD1CA
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#EDD3D2
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#F1D7D1
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#ECD4CD
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Colors That Work With Cool Melon
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cool Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cool Melon are Rosy Glow by Valspar (a close digital match), Innocence by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Mohican Mist by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Cool Melon's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.