ColorplanBenjamin Moore Peach Melba (078) is a light beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 79. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Intimate White (SW 6322), Farrow & Ball Tailor Tack (No.302) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Peach Parfait (2175-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 79.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F8E3D1 |
| RGB | 248, 227, 209 |
| HSL | 28°, 74%, 90% |
About Peach Melba
Peach Melba (078) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 79, Peach Melba reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Peach Melba'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. It's very close to Peach Cooler (022); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Peach Melba changes with the light
Peach Melba is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Peach Melba's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Peach Melba 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 Peach Melba can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Peach Melba will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Peach Melba in real homes
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Peach Melba 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 3.8
Also close: Faint Coral (ΔE 3.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Peach Melba questions
What undertone does Peach Melba have?
Peach Melba has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Peach Melba's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Peach Melba a light or dark color?
Peach Melba has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 79.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 79, Peach Melba reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Peach Melba in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Intimate White SW 6322 (close, ΔE 3.8); Farrow & Ball: Tailor Tack No.302 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (close, ΔE 3.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Peach Melba?
Try Peach Parfait (2175-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Peach Melba's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Peach Melba work best?
Peach Melba works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 79, Peach Melba reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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