Benjamin Moore Sweet Melon 121

What are Benjamin Moore Sweet Melon undertones?

The undertone of Sweet Melon 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Sweet Melon 121 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 33° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

121 Sweet Melon HSL code: 33, 91%, 83%

• 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 Sweet Melon

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 Sweet Melon:

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

121
Sweet Melon

• 2014-70
  Ecru

  

• 2156-60
  Soft Beige

  

• 2157-60
  Tudor Cream

  

• 142
  Pineapple Smoothy

  

• 136
  Apricot Chiffon

  

Darker shades

121
Sweet Melon

• 158
  Pineapple Orange

  

• 146
  Golden Archway

  

• 131
  Seville Oranges

  

• 145
  Honeybell

  

• 144
  Honey Burst

  

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 Sweet Melon with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Benjamin Moore Aquarium Blue and Cumulus Cotton.

121
Sweet Melon

• 2058-50
  Aquarium Blue

  

• 2063-70
  Cumulus Cotton

  

• 783
  Lake Tahoe

  

• 2061-50
  Tidal Wave

  

• 796
  Nova Scotia Blue

  

• 795
  Faded Denim

  

• 815
  Swiss Blue

  

LRV of Sweet Melon

Sweet Melon has an LRV of 69.25% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#FBD8AE
RGB Decimal	251, 216, 174
RGB Percent	98.43%, 84.71%, 68.24%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 30.68% Value: 98.43%
HSL	hsl(33, 91, 83)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.94 Yellow: 30.68 Key: 1.57
YIQ	Y: 221.677 I: 34.353 Q: -5.667
XYZ	X: 71.98 Y: 72.68 Z: 50.27
CIE Lab	L:88.295 a:6.205 b:25.241
CIE Luv	L:88.295 u:24.617 v:34.268
Decimal	16505006
Hunter Lab	85.252, 1.519, 24.716