Sweet Melon 90YR 55/266 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #EBBD99, 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.
Ref. #EBBD99 · 90YR 55/266
Sweet Melon
56%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Melon Technical Profile
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Sweet Melon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Melon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSweet Melon
Nearly identical
ValsparPeanut
Peanut
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sociable
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sunwashed Orange
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bread Pudding
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Madrid Beige
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Toasted Bread
Behr
Nearly identical
Salmon River
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Petite Peach
Kilz
Nearly identical
Creamy Orange
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Melon
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Sweet Melon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Melon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Melon are Peanut by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sociable by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sunwashed Orange by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Melon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.