Sweet Melon 1008-1B is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EA8280, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bay Coral from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EA8280 · 1008-1B
Sweet Melon
35%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 →
ValsparSweet Melon
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBay Coral
Bay Coral
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bay Coral
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Apple Valley
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ruffle Pink Dress
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pink Flamingo
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Siesta Rose
PPG
Very similar
Watermelon Punch
Behr
Very similar
Dishy Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Corallize
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
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
#EA8280
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C59B6D
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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Sweet Melon.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red 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 Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Bay Coral by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Bay Coral by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fancy Nancy by Vista Paint (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 35.0, 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 Sweet Melon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.