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Melon Ice
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Melon Ice Technical Profile
What color is Melon Ice? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F4D9C8. Colors similar to Melon Ice include Hirshfield's York Bisque, Benjamin Moore Heirloom, Farrow & Ball Pink Ground. Melon Ice has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 73, Melon Ice 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 warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Melon Ice
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
York Bisque
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Heirloom
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
York Bisque
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cape Sands
Valspar
Nearly identical
Natural Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Angelic Pink
Kilz
Nearly identical
Spun Sugar
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Melon Ice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Melon Ice
#F4D9C8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2B970
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Melon Ice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Melon Ice 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 Melon Ice.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Melon Ice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Melon Ice have?
Melon Ice by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Melon Ice from other brands?
The closest matches are York Bisque by Hirshfield's (#F3D9C7), Heirloom by Benjamin Moore (#F6D9C8), Pink Ground by Farrow & Ball (#EFD6C7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Melon Ice?
Melon Ice has an LRV of 73.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Melon Ice's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.