Delicious Melon 6653 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F5C894, LRV 63 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Reminiscent from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5C894 · 6653
Delicious Melon
63%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Delicious Melon Technical Profile
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Delicious Melon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Delicious Melon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDelicious Melon
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyReminiscent
Reminiscent
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
August Morning
Kilz
Nearly identical
Citrus Sherbert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bagel
Behr
Nearly identical
Johnny Cake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Arts & Crafts Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Apricot Nectar
PPG
Nearly identical
Peach Jam
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Atoll Sand
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Delicious Melon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Delicious Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Delicious Melon are Reminiscent by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), August Morning by Kilz (a near-identical match), Citrus Sherbert by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Delicious 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 Delicious Melon?
Delicious Melon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.9, 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 Delicious Melon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.