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Benjamin Moore Sweet Melon 121

Sweet Melon

Benjamin Moore

121

About Sweet Melon by Benjamin Moore

Sweet Melon 121 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 73% and hue near 33° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 72.7%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #fbd8ae

RGB: 251, 216, 174

Hue33°

Saturation91%

Lightness83%

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These are close matches to Sweet Melon from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Sweet Melon looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Sweet Melon 121 a warm or cool color?
Sweet Melon by Benjamin Moore is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Sweet Melon?
Sweet Melon sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 33°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sweet Melon?
Brightness is about 73%. Saturation is around 91%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 83%. Hue is close to 33°. The hex value is #fbd8ae. The RGB value is 251, 216, 174.
Is Sweet Melon better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sweet Melon has brightness around 73%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Sweet Melon?
You can match Sweet Melon with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Sweet Melon work best in a home?
Sweet Melon is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Sweet Melon compare to a pure white paint?
Sweet Melon is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Sweet Melon in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Sweet Melon in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Sweet Melon. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Sweet Melon. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.