Ripe Melon 2002-1C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F8A47E, LRV 48 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coral Silk from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8A47E · 2002-1C
Ripe Melon
48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ripe Melon Technical Profile
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Ripe Melon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ripe Melon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparRipe Melon
Nearly identical
PPGCoral Silk
Coral Silk
PPG
Nearly identical
Peachy Keen
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pumpkin Hue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pretty Papaya
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Autumn Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Orange You Glad
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
October Haze
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mischief
Kilz
Very similar
Inventive Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ripe Melon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ripe Melon
#F8A47E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D0BB62
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ripe Melon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ripe 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Ripe 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.
Ripe Melon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ripe Melon have?
Ripe Melon 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 Ripe Melon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ripe Melon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ripe Melon are Coral Silk by PPG (a near-identical match), Coral Silk by PPG (a near-identical match), Peach Punch by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ripe 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 Ripe Melon?
Ripe Melon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ripe Melon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.