ColorplanBenjamin Moore Melon Cup (101) is a light beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 66. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Romance (SW 6323) and Farrow & Ball Pink Ground (No.202). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 66.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F0CEB6 |
| RGB | 240, 206, 182 |
| HSL | 25°, 66%, 83% |
About Melon Cup
Melon Cup (101) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 66, Melon Cup has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Melon Cup's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Forever Young (066), it's cooler.
How Melon Cup changes with the light
Melon Cup has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Melon Cup's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Melon Cup will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Melon Cup can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Melon Cup will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Melon Cup in real homes
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Melon Cup equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.7
Also close: Setting Plaster (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Butter Cookie (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Melon Cup questions
What undertone does Melon Cup have?
Melon Cup has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Melon Cup's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Melon Cup a light or dark color?
Melon Cup has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 66, Melon Cup has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Melon Cup in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Romance SW 6323 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: Pink Ground No.202 (close, ΔE 4.7); Behr: Toasted Cashew PWN-66 (closest available, ΔE 6.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Melon Cup?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Melon Cup's undertone.
Where does Melon Cup work best?
Melon Cup works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 66, Melon Cup has visible color without darkening a room much.
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