Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Sweetened Melon |
| SKU | 105-4DB |
| Hex | #E79580 |
| RGB | 231, 149, 128 |
| HSL | 12°, 68%, 70% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Sweetened Melon
Sweetened Melon sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Sweetened Melon is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Sweetened Melon within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E79580 in HSL space. Pair Sweetened Melon with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dutch Boy Sweetened Melon Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Sweetened Melon from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dutch Boy 105-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sweetened Melon
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sweetened Melon is Ravishing Coral (SW 6612). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Ravishing Coral and you'll get the same color. See the full Ravishing Coral swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Sweetened Melon
The closest Behr equivalent of Sweetened Melon is Pecos Spice (230D-4). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Pecos Spice and you'll get the same color. See the full Pecos Spice swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Sweetened Melon
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Sweetened Melon is Passion Fruit (2171-40) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Passion Fruit swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Sweetened Melon
At Valspar, the closest color to Sweetened Melon is Desert Rose (2004-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37.5 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Rose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Sweetened Melon
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Sweetened Melon is Warm Welcome (PPG1194-5) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Welcome swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Sweetened Melon
At Glidden, the closest color to Sweetened Melon is Opal Fire (PPG1192-5) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Opal Fire swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Sweetened Melon
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Sweetened Melon is Modern Coral (HGSW 1085). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Modern Coral and you'll get the same color. See the full Modern Coral swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Sweetened Melon
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Sweetened Melon is Presidio Peach (DET435). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Presidio Peach and you'll get the same color. See the full Presidio Peach swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Sweetened Melon
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Sweetened Melon. The nearest is Alexandra Peach (1059) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Alexandra Peach swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Sweetened Melon
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Sweetened Melon. The nearest is Trumpet Flower (1037) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Sweetened Melon
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Sweetened Melon is Butternut Peel (BD43) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butternut Peel swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Sweetened Melon
Kompozit has no exact twin of Sweetened Melon. The nearest is Trumpet Flower (1037) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →