Melon Cup vs Persian Melon paint color comparison

Melon Cup vs Persian Melon

Melon CupBenjamin MoorevsPersian MelonBenjamin MooreΔE 15.6 — Distinct difference

Melon Cup and Persian Melon come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 13-point LRV gap — 64 for Melon Cup vs 51 for Persian Melon — means Melon Cup will open up a space more effectively. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 15.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Melon Cup
Benjamin Moore · 101
LRV63.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number101
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Persian Melon
Benjamin Moore · 117
LRV51.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number117
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Melon Cup vs Persian Melon Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Melon Cup on one side and Persian Melon on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.