ColorplanBenjamin Moore Summer Melon (2168-50) is a light pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 67. For trim, try Frosted Petal (2089-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 66.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FBCCB3 |
| RGB | 251, 204, 179 |
| HSL | 21°, 90%, 84% |
About Summer Melon
Summer Melon (2168-50) is a light, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 67, Summer Melon has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Summer Melon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. Next to Daylily (080), it's warmer.
How Summer Melon changes with the light
Summer Melon 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
Summer Melon's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Summer Melon 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 Summer Melon can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Summer Melon will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Summer Melon in real homes
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Summer Melon 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
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Pink Shadow (ΔE 7.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Pink Ground (ΔE 7.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.1
Also close: Stolen Kiss (ΔE 9.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Summer Melon questions
What undertone does Summer Melon have?
Summer Melon has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Summer Melon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Summer Melon a light or dark color?
Summer Melon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 67, Summer Melon has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Summer Melon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Romance SW 6323 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Farrow & Ball: Setting Plaster No.231 (closest available, ΔE 7.6); Behr: Butter Cookie ICC-41 (closest available, ΔE 9.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Summer Melon?
Try Frosted Petal (2089-70) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Summer Melon's undertone.
Where does Summer Melon work best?
Summer Melon works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 67, Summer Melon has visible color without darkening a room much.
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