Ref. #F5C894 · 6653
Delicious Melon
63%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Delicious Melon Technical Profile
What color is Delicious Melon? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F5C894. Colors similar to Delicious Melon include Kilz August Morning, Vista Paint Citrus Sherbert, Behr Bagel. Delicious Melon has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 63, Delicious Melon sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Delicious Melon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Delicious Melon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Delicious Melon
#F5C894
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Delicious Melon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Delicious 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Delicious 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.
Delicious Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Delicious Melon have?
Delicious Melon by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Delicious Melon from other brands?
The closest matches are August Morning by Kilz (#F8C890), Citrus Sherbert by Vista Paint (#F8C791), Bagel by Behr (#FACB94). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Delicious Melon?
Delicious Melon has an LRV of 62.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Delicious Melon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.