Sorbete De Melon 17-21 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FDAE6F, LRV 52 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Downy Feather from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDAE6F · 17-21
Sorbete De Melon
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sorbete De Melon Technical Profile
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Sorbete De Melon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sorbete De Melon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSorbete De Melon
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDowny Feather
Downy Feather
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tangerine Zing
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Downy Feather
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Market Melon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Apricot Flower
Behr
Nearly identical
Vesa Peach
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Orange Ice
Valspar
Very similar
Tangerine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Desert Vista
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sorbete De Melon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sorbete De Melon
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D5CE5D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Sorbete De Melon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sorbete De 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 Sorbete De Melon.
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sorbete De Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sorbete De Melon have?
Sorbete De Melon by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Sorbete De Melon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sorbete De Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sorbete De Melon are Downy Feather by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Tangerine Zing by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Downy Feather by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sorbete De 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 Sorbete De Melon?
Sorbete De Melon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.3, 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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