Sorbete De Melon 17-21 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FDAE6F, estimated 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.
PPG · #FDAE6F · 17-21
Sorbete De Melon
52%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sorbete De Melon Technical Profile
HEX Code#FDAE6F
RGB253, 174, 111
Estimated LRV52.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Sorbete De Melon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sorbete De Melon
#FDAE6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D5CE5D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), Tangerine Zing by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Downy Feather by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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