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DUTCH BOY · 108-4DB

Dutch Boy Tint of Melon#F6B28C · LRV 53

Tint of Melon reads as a red-orange / warm — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Dutch Boy 108-4DB actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUTCH BOY TINT OF MELON
RGB 246, 178, 140 LRV 53

Color spec

Brand Dutch Boy
Name Tint of Melon
SKU 108-4DB
Hex #F6B28C
RGB 246, 178, 140
HSL 22°, 85%, 76%
LRV 53
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Orange

About Dutch Boy Tint of Melon

At LRV 53, Tint of Melon is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. Its orange 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Tint of Melon is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.

Closest matches at every US brand

13 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.93
All orange at Behr →
270D-4 · #F8B28E · ΔE 0.93 · LRV 54
260C-3 · #FDB088 · ΔE 1.78 · LRV 54
M220-4 · #EEAC8A · ΔE 1.98 · LRV 50
250B-4 · #FFAF87 · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 54
280C-3 · #ECB693 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 53

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.73
All orange at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5158 · #FFB48A · ΔE 1.73 · LRV 56
DE5171 · #F8AC8C · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 48
DE5165 · #FFB989 · ΔE 3.28 · LRV 57
DE5248 · #EDB384 · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 49
DE5199 · #FBB377 · ΔE 5.77 · LRV 51

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.74
All orange at Benjamin Moore →
2168-40 · #F2AB85 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 50
2167-40 · #F1AE84 · ΔE 1.77 · LRV 51
089 · #FAB689 · ΔE 2.3 · LRV 56
081 · #F8AC89 · ΔE 2.48 · LRV 51
097 · #EEAF84 · ΔE 2.58 · LRV 51

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.86
All orange at Valspar →
V045-3 · #EFB28B · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 52.1
V046-3 · #FAAC81 · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 51.6
2003-2A · #FFB384 · ΔE 2.55 · LRV 55.4
8002-14C · #ECB28A · ΔE 2.8 · LRV 51
V008-2 · #FAA981 · ΔE 2.98 · LRV 50.2

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.86
All orange at Kompozit →
1036 · #F1B393 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 53
1016 · #F1B690 · ΔE 2.19 · LRV 54
1044 · #FFB79B · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 57
1051 · #F1B19D · ΔE 5.94 · LRV 53
0988 · #EAB781 · ΔE 7.62 · LRV 53

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.42
All orange at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1198-4 · #EDAA81 · ΔE 2.42 · LRV 48
PPG1195-4 · #F0B599 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 54
PPG1196-4 · #F4BE9D · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 58
PPG1201-4 · #E7B693 · ΔE 4.4 · LRV 53
PPG1197-5 · #F9AC72 · ΔE 5.17 · LRV 51

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.87
All orange at Diamond Vogel →
1036 · #EFB698 · ΔE 2.87 · LRV 54
1016 · #EEB793 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 54
1031 · #FFAA7A · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 52
0982 · #EFB079 · ΔE 5.63 · LRV 51
1051 · #EFB4A0 · ΔE 5.8 · LRV 53

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.72
All orange at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9007 · #F2B88C · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 55
SW 6640 · #F2AC78 · ΔE 4.21 · LRV 50
SW 7706 · #E7B89A · ΔE 4.77 · LRV 54
SW 6647 · #F0B07A · ΔE 5.21 · LRV 51
SW 7677 · #EABA8A · ΔE 7.03 · LRV 54

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.89
All orange at C2 Paint →
BD72 · #EFBD8C · ΔE 6.89 · LRV 57
C2-544 · #EBB7A7 · ΔE 7.38 · LRV 54
C2-560 · #E6BB83 · ΔE 10.03 · LRV 54
BD73 · #EFB76D · ΔE 11.04 · LRV 53
BD67 · #E5B876 · ΔE 11.59 · LRV 52

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 7.31
All orange at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9801 · #E9BFAB · ΔE 7.31 · LRV 58
NO. 9806 · #E6A79B · ΔE 9.38 · LRV 47
NO. 70 · #E1B06E · ΔE 10.89 · LRV 48
NO. 52 · #D9B780 · ΔE 12.31 · LRV 50
NO. 69 · #DCB97A · ΔE 13.48 · LRV 51

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.68
All orange at Clare →
PNT100-LT-71 · #F7CFB0 · ΔE 8.68 · LRV 68
Pop
PNT100-LT-26 · #F7CCB9 · ΔE 8.82 · LRV 66
PNT100-LT-27 · #FDBFB6 · ΔE 10.67 · LRV 62
PNT100-LT-60 · #DEC4B8 · ΔE 11.94 · LRV 58
PNT100-MD-23 · #F5CA7A · ΔE 15.22 · LRV 63

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 9.16
All orange at Backdrop →
BD-BG · #E5BEB0 · ΔE 9.16 · LRV 53
BD-AU · #E5C8B7 · ΔE 10.76 · LRV 60
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 11.39 · LRV 38
BD-EA · #E5C580 · ΔE 15.49 · LRV 60
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 18.52 · LRV 65

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 10.58
All orange at Magnolia Home →
JG-26 · #E8C3B8 · ΔE 10.58 · LRV 60
JG-154 · #CCAF9F · ΔE 10.68 · LRV 46
JG-40 · #DEB578 · ΔE 11.59 · LRV 50
JG-45 · #D4B670 · ΔE 16.07 · LRV 49
JG-43 · #DDC588 · ΔE 16.32 · LRV 57

Similar Dutch Boy colors

closest in the Dutch Boy deck

The nearest shades to Tint of 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.

110-4DB · LRV 57
105-3DB · LRV 52
207-3DB · LRV 51
209-3DB · LRV 50
107-4DB · LRV 57
210-4DB · LRV 50

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #F6B28C in HSL space. Pair Tint of Melon with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#F6B28C + #8CD0F6
TRIADIC
#F6B28C · #8CF6B2 · #B28CF6
ANALOGOUS
#F68C9B · #F6B28C · #F6E78C

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.8:1 fail
Sample text on black
11.67:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dutch Boy Tint of Melon Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Tint of 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 108-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Behr Equivalent of Tint of Melon

The closest Behr equivalent of Tint of Melon is Brandy Butter (270D-4). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53). If Behr is your counter, order Brandy Butter and you'll get the same color. See the full Brandy Butter swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Tint of Melon

Valspar's nearest match is Peach Squared (V045-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52.1 vs 53) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tint of Melon without repainting risk. See the full Peach Squared swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Tint of Melon

Kompozit's nearest match is Apricot Spring (1036), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 53 vs 53) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tint of Melon without repainting risk. See the full Apricot Spring swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tint of Melon

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tint of Melon is Tooty Fruity (089) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 53) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tooty Fruity swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tint of Melon

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tint of Melon is November Leaf (1016) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full November Leaf swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tint of Melon

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tint of Melon is Crab Bisque (PPG1195-4) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 54 vs 53) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crab Bisque swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tint of Melon

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tint of Melon is October Haze (DE5171) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 48 vs 53) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full October Haze swatch →

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tint of Melon

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tint of Melon. The nearest is Melón Meloso (SW 9007) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 53). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Melón Meloso swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Tint of Melon

C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Tint of Melon — the nearest deck color, Pear Preserves (BD72), is clearly different (ΔE 6.89). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 108-4DB instead. See the full Pear Preserves swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tint of Melon

Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Tint of Melon — the nearest deck color, Pink Cup (NO. 9801), is clearly different (ΔE 7.31). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 108-4DB instead. See the full Pink Cup swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Tint of Melon

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Tint of Melon — the nearest deck color, Boy Meets Girl (BD-BG), is clearly different (ΔE 9.16). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 108-4DB instead. See the full Boy Meets Girl swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Tint of Melon

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Tint of Melon — the nearest deck color, Rosé Season (PNT100-LT-27), is clearly different (ΔE 10.67). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 108-4DB instead. See the full Rosé Season swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tint of Melon

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Tint of Melon — the nearest deck color, Cottage Feel (JG-40), is clearly different (ΔE 11.59). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 108-4DB instead. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →

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