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Ref. #FFC479 · 2007-2A

Cantaloupe Smile

62%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Cantaloupe Smile 2007-2A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FFC479, LRV 62 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Fruit from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cantaloupe Smile Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFC479
RGB255, 196, 121
LRV62.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar

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Cantaloupe Smile in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cantaloupe Smile in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparCantaloupe Smile
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFresh Fruit

Fresh Fruit

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Torchlight

Behr

Nearly identical

Citrus Punch

PPG

Nearly identical

Jovial Orange

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Just Peachy

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Sunrise

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Gold's Great Touch

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Gold’s Great Touch

Vista Paint

Very similar

Halo Gold

Kilz

Very similar

Sprout .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Yellow Ground

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Pastel Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cantaloupe Smile

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cantaloupe Smile

#FFC479

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#CFD65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cantaloupe Smile

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Citrus Punch

Complement

Caribbean Sky

Cantaloupe Smile Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Village Lane

Pop

Sandy Peppers

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Deep Mint

Pop

Twinkle Night

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Starry Sky

Pop

Cosmic Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Cantaloupe Smile.

Peach Tea

Valspar · 3002-3C

#FDC572

Hayloft

Valspar · 2006-2A

#FCC484

Bask in the Glow

Valspar · 2008-1C

#F7CC7C

Pale Butter

Valspar · 3003-3C

#F4C77F

Maple Taffy

Valspar · 3004-3C

#FECA6D

Soft Duckling

Valspar · 3001-2A

#FFD175

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 Sue

Hirshfield's · 1003

#D8AA86

Budding Peach

PPG · 1198-2

#F3D4BF

Crewelwork Ivory

PPG · 30YY 74/121

#EDDFCB

Something Sweet

Kilz · LC200-02

#F6C9A1

Beachcombing

Dunn-Edwards · DET494

#E4C683

Mac N Cheese

Hirshfield's · 0954

#FFBF2B

Cantaloupe Smile — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cantaloupe Smile have?
Cantaloupe Smile by Valspar 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 Cantaloupe Smile in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cantaloupe Smile from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cantaloupe Smile are Fresh Fruit by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Torchlight by Behr (a near-identical match), Citrus Punch by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cantaloupe Smile'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 Cantaloupe Smile?
Cantaloupe Smile has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.1, 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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