Ref. #E6ECCC · 1222-2
Honeydew Melon
81%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Honeydew Melon Technical Profile
What color is Honeydew Melon? It's a light cool green with the hex code #E6ECCC. Colors similar to Honeydew Melon include Valspar Whipped Mint, Valspar Apple Slice, Vista Paint Perennial Path. Honeydew Melon has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 81, Honeydew Melon 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 Honeydew Melon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Whipped Mint
Valspar
Nearly identical
Perennial Path
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crisp Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Climate Change
Behr
Nearly identical
In Paradise
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tinted Mint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Earth Happiness
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Frost White Prl over Eagle Feather
MPC
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Honeydew Melon
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Honeydew Melon.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Honeydew Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Honeydew Melon have?
Honeydew Melon by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Honeydew Melon from other brands?
The closest matches are Whipped Mint by Valspar (#EBEFD0), Apple Slice by Valspar (#E6EECB), Perennial Path by Vista Paint (#E6EFCF). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Honeydew Melon?
Honeydew Melon has an LRV of 81.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
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