Delicious Melon vs Soar
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Delicious Melon belongs to the beige family and Soar to the blue family. Soar (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Delicious Melon (LRV 63), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Delicious Melon runs warm while Soar is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 43.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Delicious Melon vs Soar Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Delicious Melon on one side and Soar on the other.
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.
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