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Marzipan

#E8D4AA

RGB 232, 212, 170 · HSL 41°, 57%, 79% · CMYK 0, 9, 27, 9

Marzipan is #E8D4AA in HEX — rgb(232, 212, 170), hsl(41°, 57%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 9%).

Marzipan pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 41°, 57%, 79%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E8D4AA

RGB232, 212, 170

HSL41°, 57%, 79%

HSV41°, 27%, 91%

CMYK0, 9, 27, 9

Decimal15258794

CSS RGBrgb(232, 212, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(41, 57%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Marzipan C-881

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Marzipan 882

ΔE 0.4 · #E9D4AA

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

ΔE 0.7 · #E9D4A9

Benjamin Moore

Yellow 220

ΔE 1.3 · #E9D7AC

PPG

Caramelized Pears 1105-3

ΔE 1.4 · #E7D5AD

Sherwin-Williams

Lucent Yellow SW6400

ΔE 1.6 · #E4D0A5

Behr

Lemon Drop UL180-11

ΔE 1.6 · #E6D5AD

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 1.9 · #EAD2AA

Valspar

Light Amber 3006-8B

ΔE 2.1 · #E2CEA4

Dulux

Rice Fibre S16E2

ΔE 2.4 · #E4D6AB

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2.8 · #EFDBB3

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4 · #E1C9A1

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4.4 · #E6CDAA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 5 · #E6C9A2

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 5.1 · #F3D3AD

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 11.8 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#E8D4AA

#ABBEE8

Analogous

#E8B6AB

#E8D4AA

#DDE8AB

Triadic

#E8D4AA

#ABE8D5

#D5ABE8

Split-Complementary

#E8D4AA

#ABDDE8

#B6ABE8

Tetradic

#E8D4AA

#ABE8B6

#ABBEE8

#E8ABDD

Monochromatic

#C49736

#D8B66F

#E8D4AA

#F8F3E7

#FAF5EB

Rectangle

#E8D4AA

#BEE8AB

#ABBEE8

#D5ABE8

Compound

#E8D4AA

#DDE8AB

#ABBEE8

#B6ABE8

Variations

Lighter

#EDDDBC

#EEE5CF

#F4EFE5

Darker

#D9B669

#B48829

#6B5016

Saturation

#D3CDC0

#E8D5AB

#F3D99F

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8D4AA

#E2D8AB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8D4AA

#D8D8B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8D4AA

#EACED3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Marzipan brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#EDCC9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8D4AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD1BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#839CD4

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #E8D4AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8D4AA;

CSS Variable

--color-marzipan: #E8D4AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marzipan': '#E8D4AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8D4AA] text-[#E8D4AA]

SCSS

$marzipan: #E8D4AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8D4AA?

#E8D4AA is Marzipan, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #E8D4AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marzipan?

Marzipan works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Marzipan?

Marzipan pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Marzipan?

You can download Marzipan 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 Marzipan?

The hex code is #E8D4AA. In RGB it's 232, 212, 170, and in HSL it's 41°, 57%, 79%.

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