Benjamin Moore Melon Ice 106

What are Benjamin Moore Melon Ice undertones?

The undertone of Melon Ice can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Melon Ice 106 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 31° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

106 Melon Ice HSL code: 31, 72%, 87%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Melon Ice

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Melon Ice:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

106
Melon Ice

• 892
  Warm Blush

  

• 057
  Orange Sorbet

  

• 022
  Peach Cooler

  

• OC-80
  Pirates Cove Beach

  

• 085
  Amelia Blush

  

Darker shades

106
Melon Ice

• 116
  Crestwood Tan

  

• 166
  Orange Ice

  

• HC-53
  Hathaway Peach

  

• 2158-40
  Golden Mist

  

• 2159-40
  Amber Waves

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Melon Ice with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 211, such as Benjamin Moore Under the Big Top and Sweet Bluette.

106
Melon Ice

• 1675
  Under the Big Top

  

• 813
  Sweet Bluette

  

• 834
  Bright and Early

  

• 2062-40
  Blue Daisy

  

• 835
  Grand Rapids

  

• 809
  Soft Jazz

  

• CSP-560
  Nile Blue

  

LRV of Melon Ice

Melon Ice has an LRV of 74.39% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#F6E0C8
RGB Decimal	246, 224, 200
RGB Percent	96.47%, 87.84%, 78.43%
HSV	Hue: 31° Saturation: 18.7% Value: 96.47%
HSL	hsl(31, 72, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.94 Yellow: 18.7 Key: 3.53
YIQ	Y: 227.842 I: 20.822 Q: -2.815
XYZ	X: 75.086 Y: 77.076 Z: 65.55
CIE Lab	L:90.357 a:3.781 b:14.498
CIE Luv	L:90.357 u:14.687 v:20.532
Decimal	16179400
Hunter Lab	87.793, -0.973, 17.187