ORANGES

Sweet Marzipan

#ECD5AA

RGB 236, 213, 170 · HSL 39°, 63%, 80% · CMYK 0, 10, 28, 7

Sweet Marzipan is #ECD5AA in HEX — rgb(236, 213, 170), hsl(39°, 63%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 28%, 7%).

Sweet Marzipan pulls into the airy end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 39°, 63%, 80%. 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#ECD5AA

RGB236, 213, 170

HSL39°, 63%, 80%

HSV39°, 28%, 93%

CMYK0, 10, 28, 7

Decimal15521194

CSS RGBrgb(236, 213, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 63%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Safari AF-335

ΔE 0.9 · #EBD3A9

Dunn-Edwards

Canary Island DE6164

ΔE 0.9 · #E9D4A9

PPG

Waves Of Grain 12-07

ΔE 1 · #EFD7AB

Valspar

Capricious 3005-8B

ΔE 1.1 · #EFD6AC

Vista Paint

Skin Light K-997

ΔE 1.1 · #ECD3A9

Hallman-Lindsay

Marzipan 882

ΔE 1.1 · #E9D4AA

Kilz

Goldilocks LE170-02

ΔE 1.8 · #EAD2AA

Behr

Champagne Wishes M280-3

ΔE 1.8 · #F2D8AE

Sherwin-Williams

Lucent Yellow SW6400

ΔE 2.3 · #E4D0A5

Dulux

Plaster Mix S12F2

ΔE 2.6 · #EACFA6

Farrow & Ball

Farrow's Cream 67

ΔE 2.9 · #EFDBB3

Dutch Boy

Bridal Whites VS-9120

ΔE 4.3 · #F3D3AD

Colorhouse

Grain .04 Grain-04

ΔE 4.4 · #E1C9A1

IKEA

IKEA038 38

ΔE 4.7 · #E6CDAA

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 4.8 · #E6C9A2

RAL

Oyster White 1013

ΔE 12.5 · #EEEACD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#ECD5AA

#ACC2EC

Analogous

#ECB6AC

#ECD5AA

#E2ECAC

Triadic

#ECD5AA

#ACECD6

#D6ACEC

Split-Complementary

#ECD5AA

#ACE2EC

#B6ACEC

Tetradic

#ECD5AA

#ACECB6

#ACC2EC

#ECACE2

Monochromatic

#D0982F

#DEB76E

#ECD5AA

#FAF5EA

Rectangle

#ECD5AA

#C2ECAC

#ACC2EC

#D6ACEC

Compound

#ECD5AA

#E2ECAC

#ACC2EC

#B6ACEC

Variations

Lighter

#F0DEBC

#F1E5D0

#F5F0E5

Darker

#E0B566

#BE8822

#714F12

Saturation

#D6CFC2

#ECD6AC

#F6D8A2

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECD5AA

#E4DAAB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECD5AA

#D9D9B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECD5AA

#EECFD4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sweet Marzipan 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

#F0CC9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECD5AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#DED1BF

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#82A0D9

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: #ECD5AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECD5AA;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-marzipan: #ECD5AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-marzipan': '#ECD5AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECD5AA] text-[#ECD5AA]

SCSS

$sweet-marzipan: #ECD5AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECD5AA?

#ECD5AA is Sweet Marzipan, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #ECD5AA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Marzipan?

Sweet Marzipan 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 Marzipan?

Sweet Marzipan 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 Marzipan?

You can download Sweet 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 Sweet Marzipan?

The hex code is #ECD5AA. In RGB it's 236, 213, 170, and in HSL it's 39°, 63%, 80%.

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