ORANGES

Sweet Marmalade

#E7A993

RGB 231, 169, 147 · HSL 16°, 64%, 74% · CMYK 0, 27, 36, 9

Sweet Marmalade is #E7A993 in HEX — rgb(231, 169, 147), hsl(16°, 64%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 36%, 9%).

Sweet Marmalade pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 64%, 74%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E7A993

RGB231, 169, 147

HSL16°, 64%, 74%

HSV16°, 36%, 91%

CMYK0, 27, 36, 9

Decimal15182227

CSS RGBrgb(231, 169, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 64%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sweet Marmalade 2003-6B

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pale Terra C-1057

ΔE 1 · #EAAA94

Hallman-Lindsay

Pale Terra 1058

ΔE 1.4 · #EAAA96

Dunn-Edwards

Aloha Sunset DE5178

ΔE 1.7 · #E9AA91

Dulux

Rose Tattoo S08F4

ΔE 1.9 · #E1A590

Behr

Peach Shortcake M210-4

ΔE 2.6 · #EBAE9B

Kilz

Ember Glow LB250-01

ΔE 2.7 · #E6A88D

Benjamin Moore

Georgia 031

ΔE 3.7 · #EAAA9B

PPG

Coral Blush 1191-4

ΔE 4.7 · #E5A090

Sherwin-Williams

Jovial SW6611

ΔE 6.4 · #F2B8A7

IKEA

IKEA101 101

ΔE 7.5 · #D6A496

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 10.2 · #FAA495

Dutch Boy

Bedtime Story DCP-1009

ΔE 11.9 · #E3BEA4

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 13.6 · #C1876B

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 14.2 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 14.9 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#E7A993

#92D1E7

Analogous

#E792A6

#E7A993

#E7D392

Triadic

#E7A993

#92E7A9

#A992E7

Split-Complementary

#E7A993

#92E7D3

#92A6E7

Tetradic

#E7A993

#A6E792

#92D1E7

#D392E7

Monochromatic

#B84F28

#D97754

#E7A993

#F5DBD1

#FAEEEA

Rectangle

#E7A993

#D1E792

#92D1E7

#A992E7

Compound

#E7A993

#E7D392

#92D1E7

#92A6E7

Variations

Lighter

#ECBAA8

#EDCDC2

#F2E3DD

Darker

#DD7651

#B1461F

#692810

Saturation

#C9B7B0

#E7A992

#F3A386

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.49:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7A993

#C9C092

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7A993

#B6B696

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7A993

#E7A7AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sweet 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

#EDAB89

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7A993

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAB0AE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

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.

#6DB8D4

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #E7A993;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7A993;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-marmalade: #E7A993;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-marmalade': '#E7A993' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7A993] text-[#E7A993]

SCSS

$sweet-marmalade: #E7A993;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7A993?

#E7A993 is Sweet Marmalade, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #E7A993 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Marmalade?

Sweet 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 Sweet Marmalade?

Sweet 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 Sweet Marmalade?

You can download Sweet 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 Sweet Marmalade?

The hex code is #E7A993. In RGB it's 231, 169, 147, and in HSL it's 16°, 64%, 74%.

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