ORANGES

Marmalade

#D46F14

RGB 212, 111, 20 · HSL 28°, 83%, 45% · CMYK 0, 48, 91, 17

Marmalade is #D46F14 in HEX — rgb(212, 111, 20), hsl(28°, 83%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 48%, 91%, 17%).

Marmalade pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 83%, 45%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D46F14

RGB212, 111, 20

HSL28°, 83%, 45%

HSV28°, 91%, 83%

CMYK0, 48, 91, 17

Decimal13922068

CSS RGBrgb(212, 111, 20)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 83%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Status Bronze 280B-7

ΔE 5.9 · #DE7709

Benjamin Moore

14 CSP-1110

ΔE 6.1 · #D27326

Dulux

Wild Mango SB7C5

ΔE 6.8 · #E5772D

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 7.1 · #EC7C26

Vista Paint

Glowing Ember K-1211

ΔE 7.9 · #E87931

Sherwin-Williams

Navel SW6887

ΔE 8.1 · #EC8430

Hallman-Lindsay

Cheddar Cheese 977

ΔE 10 · #F0843A

Colorhouse

Petal .01 Petal-01

ΔE 11.3 · #DF892A

Valspar

Pumpkin Custard 2005-1A

ΔE 12.3 · #F38F3E

Dunn-Edwards

Bright Mango DE5195

ΔE 12.6 · #FF8830

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 12.9 · #EA8A42

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 13.2 · #EF913E

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 14.1 · #F07B42

Dutch Boy

Orange D-6776

ΔE 21.6 · #DE4A00

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 22.1 · #D65F3D

IKEA

IKEA193 193

ΔE 26 · #BA5B3A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D46F14

#1479D2

Analogous

#D2141A

#D46F14

#D2CC14

Triadic

#D46F14

#14D26C

#6C14D2

Split-Complementary

#D46F14

#14D2CC

#141AD2

Tetradic

#D46F14

#1AD214

#1479D2

#CC14D2

Monochromatic

#462407

#8C480D

#D46F14

#EE9344

#F4BC8A

Rectangle

#D46F14

#79D214

#1479D2

#6C14D2

Compound

#D46F14

#D2CC14

#1479D2

#141AD2

Variations

Lighter

#EC8932

#E6A76F

#EACCB1

Darker

#AC560C

#793B05

#482202

Saturation

#8F7156

#D26C14

#DC6C0A

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.45:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.08:1

Deuteranopia

#D46F14

#A99800

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D46F14

#87872D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D46F14

#D46A76

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Marmalade reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#DE802A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D46F14

Daylight 5500K

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

#CC854E

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE8

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.

#1D66A6

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: #D46F14;

CSS — background

background-color: #D46F14;

CSS Variable

--color-marmalade: #D46F14;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marmalade': '#D46F14' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D46F14] text-[#D46F14]

SCSS

$marmalade: #D46F14;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D46F14?

#D46F14 is Marmalade, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D46F14 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marmalade?

Marmalade works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Marmalade?

Marmalade pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Marmalade?

You can download 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 Marmalade?

The hex code is #D46F14. In RGB it's 212, 111, 20, and in HSL it's 28°, 83%, 45%.

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