Sweet Melon 90YR 55/266 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EBBD99, estimated LRV 56 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peanut from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #EBBD99 · 90YR 55/266
Sweet Melon
56%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Melon Technical Profile
HEX Code#EBBD99
RGB235, 189, 153
Estimated LRV56.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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#F0BF9B
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#E8BE9B
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Sunwashed Orange
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#E8BE9B
Close digital match
Bread Pudding
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#EABE97
Close digital match
Madrid Beige
Dunn-Edwards
#ECBF9F
Close digital match
Toasted Bread
Behr
#E8BE99
Close digital match
Salmon River
Vista Paint
#F2C19F
Close digital match
Petite Peach
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#F2C1A0
Close digital match
Creamy Orange
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#F2C6A1
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Colors That Work With Sweet Melon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Melon
#EBBD99
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2BD70
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Melon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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
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Sweet Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Melon have?
Sweet 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 Sweet Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Melon are Peanut by Valspar (a close digital match), Sociable by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sunwashed Orange by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet 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 Sweet Melon?
Sweet Melon has a estimated lightness value of 56.4, 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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Why Sweet Melon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.