Melon Cup vs Sheer Pink paint color comparison

Melon Cup vs Sheer Pink

Melon CupBenjamin MoorevsSheer PinkBenjamin MooreΔE 10.5 — Distinct difference

Melon Cup and Sheer Pink come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Melon Cup reads as beige, while Sheer Pink reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 13-point LRV gap — 77 for Sheer Pink vs 64 for Melon Cup — means Sheer Pink 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 10.5 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
Sheer Pink
Benjamin Moore · 894
LRV77.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number894
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Melon Cup vs Sheer Pink Simulated Comparison

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