Melon Ice 1196-2 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F4D9C8, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is York Bisque from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F4D9C8 · 1196-2
Melon Ice
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Melon Ice Technical Profile
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Melon Ice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Melon Ice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMelon Ice
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sYork Bisque
York Bisque
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Heirloom
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Soft Pink
Dutch Boy
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
Buff Tone
Behr
Nearly identical
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Melon Ice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Melon Ice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Melon Ice are York Bisque by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Heirloom by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Soft Pink by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Melon Ice'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 Melon Ice?
Melon Ice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.0, 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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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.