ORANGES

Morning Marmalade

#EE8A67

RGB 238, 138, 103 · HSL 16°, 80%, 67% · CMYK 0, 42, 57, 7

Morning Marmalade is #EE8A67 in HEX — rgb(238, 138, 103), hsl(16°, 80%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 57%, 7%).

Morning Marmalade pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 80%, 67%. 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#EE8A67

RGB238, 138, 103

HSL16°, 80%, 67%

HSV16°, 57%, 93%

CMYK0, 42, 57, 7

Decimal15632999

CSS RGBrgb(238, 138, 103)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 80%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Orange Slice 2002-1B

ΔE 2 · #F08A64

Benjamin Moore

Sunset 082

ΔE 4.6 · #F8956C

Dulux

Hibiscus Delight S07H5

ΔE 5 · #FE9273

Behr

Marmalade 240B-4

ΔE 5.1 · #FF9570

Vista Paint

Sari C-1065

ΔE 5.9 · #E27C61

Dunn-Edwards

Orange Daylily DE5145

ΔE 5.9 · #EB7D5D

PPG

Indiana Clay 1195-6

ΔE 6.1 · #E88A5B

Hallman-Lindsay

Sari 1066

ΔE 6.8 · #E47C64

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 6.9 · #E27A53

Sherwin-Williams

Emberglow SW6627

ΔE 7.3 · #D67C56

Kilz

Spice Market LB260-02

ΔE 9.9 · #D37F50

Kobra

Orange 13

ΔE 10.7 · #E87257

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 12.1 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 14 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 16.9 · #C57B67

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 19.4 · #C35831

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#EE8A67

#68CAEE

Analogous

#EE6887

#EE8A67

#EECF68

Triadic

#EE8A67

#68EE8B

#8B68EE

Split-Complementary

#EE8A67

#68EECF

#6887EE

Tetradic

#EE8A67

#87EE68

#68CAEE

#CF68EE

Monochromatic

#AA3B13

#E75723

#EE8A67

#F6C0AC

#FCEDE8

Rectangle

#EE8A67

#CAEE68

#68CAEE

#8B68EE

Compound

#EE8A67

#EECF68

#68CAEE

#6887EE

Variations

Lighter

#F2A386

#EFBCAA

#F2DAD1

Darker

#EC5A25

#B1370B

#691F04

Saturation

#BFA197

#EE8B68

#F7885F

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EE8A67

#C1B264

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EE8A67

#A1A16C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EE8A67

#ED8891

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Morning 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

#F29468

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EE8A67

Daylight 5500K

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

#DF998D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E8

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.

#47B4DC

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: #EE8A67;

CSS — background

background-color: #EE8A67;

CSS Variable

--color-morning-marmalade: #EE8A67;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'morning-marmalade': '#EE8A67' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EE8A67] text-[#EE8A67]

SCSS

$morning-marmalade: #EE8A67;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EE8A67?

#EE8A67 is Morning Marmalade, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #EE8A67 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Morning Marmalade?

Morning 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 Morning Marmalade?

Morning 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 Morning Marmalade?

You can download Morning 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 Morning Marmalade?

The hex code is #EE8A67. In RGB it's 238, 138, 103, and in HSL it's 16°, 80%, 67%.

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