ColorplanBenjamin Moore Winter Melon (093) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 79. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jersey Cream (SW 6379) and Behr Delicate Lace (PPU5-11). For trim, try Gerbera Daisy (2015-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 78.9 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FAE2C8 |
| RGB | 250, 226, 200 |
| HSL | 31°, 83%, 88% |
About Winter Melon
Winter Melon (093) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 79, Winter Melon 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 Winter 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Melon Ice (106); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Winter Melon changes with the light
Winter Melon 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
Winter Melon's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Winter 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 Winter Melon can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Winter Melon will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Winter Melon in real homes
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Winter 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
Close · ΔE 3.6
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 4.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Pink Ground (ΔE 5.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Winter Melon questions
What undertone does Winter Melon have?
Winter Melon has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Winter Melon's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Winter Melon a light or dark color?
Winter Melon has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 78.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 79, Winter Melon reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Winter Melon in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jersey Cream SW 6379 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Behr: Delicate Lace PPU5-11 (close, ΔE 4.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Winter Melon?
Try Gerbera Daisy (2015-60) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Winter Melon's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Winter Melon work best?
Winter Melon works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 79, Winter Melon reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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