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Marzipan

#EBC881

RGB 235, 200, 129 · HSL 40°, 73%, 71% · CMYK 0, 15, 45, 8

Marzipan is #EBC881 in HEX — rgb(235, 200, 129), hsl(40°, 73%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 45%, 8%).

Marzipan pulls into the light end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 40°, 73%, 71%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#EBC881

RGB235, 200, 129

HSL40°, 73%, 71%

HSV40°, 45%, 92%

CMYK0, 15, 45, 8

Decimal15452289

CSS RGBrgb(235, 200, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(40, 73%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Perky Yellow C-925

ΔE 1.8 · #EFC980

Dunn-Edwards

Burmese Tan DE5332

ΔE 2.4 · #EECB88

Dutch Boy

Ivory White D-6722

ΔE 2.4 · #EEC784

Hallman-Lindsay

Perky Yellow 926

ΔE 2.4 · #F2CA83

Farrow & Ball

Yellow Ground 218

ΔE 2.6 · #F2CF86

Behr

Golden Thread MQ4-13

ΔE 2.7 · #E7C17B

PPG

Gold Buff 1208-4

ΔE 2.9 · #ECC481

Benjamin Moore

Beverly 180

ΔE 3 · #F2CB80

Dulux

Mountain Maize S14G4

ΔE 3.2 · #EFC87C

Kilz

Golden Corn LE140-02

ΔE 3.7 · #F2C784

Valspar

Dreamy Caramel 3003-4A

ΔE 3.8 · #F6CD8A

Sherwin-Williams

Naples Yellow SW9021

ΔE 4.7 · #F6D58F

Colorhouse

Aspire .04 Aspire-04

ΔE 5.2 · #F0D181

IKEA

IKEA069 69

ΔE 6.1 · #FFD28E

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 9 · #E6D690

Kobra

Beige 05

ΔE 16 · #D0C092

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#EBC881

#7FA3EB

Analogous

#EB917F

#EBC881

#D9EB7F

Triadic

#EBC881

#7FEBC7

#C77FEB

Split-Complementary

#EBC881

#7FD9EB

#917FEB

Tetradic

#EBC881

#7FEB91

#7FA3EB

#EB7FD9

Monochromatic

#B5821C

#E1AA3D

#EBC881

#F5E4C1

#FCF5E9

Rectangle

#EBC881

#A3EB7F

#7FA3EB

#C77FEB

Compound

#EBC881

#D9EB7F

#7FA3EB

#917FEB

Variations

Lighter

#EFD299

#EEDCB7

#F2EAD8

Darker

#E5AD3C

#B47E14

#6B4A09

Saturation

#C5BAA5

#EBC77F

#F5CA75

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBC881

#DFD081

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBC881

#CFCF8D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBC881

#EEC0C7

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

#F0C37C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBC881

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDC8A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEBE8

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.

#5B85D9

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: #EBC881;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBC881;

CSS Variable

--color-marzipan: #EBC881;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marzipan': '#EBC881' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBC881] text-[#EBC881]

SCSS

$marzipan: #EBC881;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBC881?

#EBC881 is Marzipan, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #EBC881 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 #EBC881. In RGB it's 235, 200, 129, and in HSL it's 40°, 73%, 71%.

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