REDS

Dark Marmalade

#994939

RGB 153, 73, 57 · HSL 10°, 46%, 41% · CMYK 0, 52, 63, 40

Dark Marmalade is #994939 in HEX — rgb(153, 73, 57), hsl(10°, 46%, 41%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 63%, 40%).

Dark Marmalade pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 10°, 46%, 41%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#994939

RGB153, 73, 57

HSL10°, 46%, 41%

HSV10°, 63%, 60%

CMYK0, 52, 63, 40

Decimal10045753

CSS RGBrgb(153, 73, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(10, 46%, 41%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Dark Marmalade 1040

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Rich 2090-20

ΔE 1.8 · #9C4938

Vista Paint

Dark Marmalade C-1039

ΔE 1.8 · #964634

Dulux

Rangitoto NZ10D9

ΔE 2.9 · #904433

Dunn-Edwards

Arabian Red DEA155

ΔE 3 · #A14C3F

Sherwin-Williams

Spicy Hue SW6342

ΔE 3.1 · #994B35

Behr

Morocco Red PPU2-17

ΔE 3.9 · #96443B

PPG

Rojo Colonial 13-15

ΔE 4.2 · #A34A3E

Valspar

Crimson Glow 2011-5

ΔE 4.9 · #A85341

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 5.4 · #8E402A

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 5.7 · #9A4039

Kilz

Autumn Ridge LB100-01

ΔE 6.2 · #9E5646

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 6.5 · #AA5842

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 7.8 · #864633

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 8 · #8C4D35

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 8.4 · #A15A4D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#994939

#388999

Analogous

#993859

#994939

#997938

Triadic

#994939

#389948

#483899

Split-Complementary

#994939

#389979

#385999

Tetradic

#994939

#599938

#388999

#793899

Monochromatic

#29130F

#612E24

#994939

#C26C5B

#D79E93

Rectangle

#994939

#899938

#388999

#483899

Compound

#994939

#997938

#388999

#385999

Variations

Lighter

#BE624F

#C88D81

#DBBFB9

Darker

#7C392B

#57261C

#331610

Saturation

#775F5A

#994838

#B5361C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.24:1

vs Black

3.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#994939

#756C36

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#994939

#5D5D3B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#994939

#984A50

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Dark Marmalade carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#B26346

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#994939

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9F686A

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#36707C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #994939;

CSS — background

background-color: #994939;

CSS Variable

--color-dark-marmalade: #994939;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dark-marmalade': '#994939' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#994939] text-[#994939]

SCSS

$dark-marmalade: #994939;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #994939?

#994939 is Dark Marmalade, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #994939 warm or cool?

Dark Marmalade reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dark Marmalade?

Dark Marmalade works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Dark Marmalade?

Dark Marmalade pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dark Marmalade?

You can download Dark Marmalade on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Dark Marmalade?

The hex code is #994939. In RGB it's 153, 73, 57, and in HSL it's 10°, 46%, 41%.

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