Honeydew Melon 1222-2 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E6ECCC, estimated LRV 81 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Milky Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #E6ECCC · 1222-2
Honeydew Melon
81%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Honeydew Melon Technical Profile
HEX Code#E6ECCC
RGB230, 236, 204
Estimated LRV81.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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#E8EFD0
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#EBEFD0
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Perennial Path
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#E6EFCF
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Crisp Green
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#E1EACB
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Climate Change
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#E7EDD1
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In Paradise
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#ECF1D3
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Tinted Mint
Dunn-Edwards
#E3E7C4
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Earth Happiness
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#E3EDC8
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Honeydew
Sherwin-Williams
#DBDDBD
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Colors That Work With Honeydew Melon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Honeydew Melon
#E6ECCC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8FB57D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Honeydew Melon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Honeydew 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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Honeydew Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honeydew Melon have?
Honeydew Melon by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green 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 Honeydew Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Honeydew Melon are Milky Green by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Baby Kiwi by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Whipped Mint by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Honeydew 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 Honeydew Melon?
Honeydew Melon has a estimated lightness value of 81.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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