ORANGES

Orange Marmalade

#FAAC72

RGB 250, 172, 114 · HSL 26°, 93%, 71% · CMYK 0, 31, 54, 2

Orange Marmalade is #FAAC72 in HEX — rgb(250, 172, 114), hsl(26°, 93%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 54%, 2%).

Orange Marmalade pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 26°, 93%, 71%. 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#FAAC72

RGB250, 172, 114

HSL26°, 93%, 71%

HSV26°, 54%, 98%

CMYK0, 31, 54, 2

Decimal16428146

CSS RGBrgb(250, 172, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(26, 93%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Orange Marmalade 1197-5

Exact match

Behr

Apricot Flower 270B-4

ΔE 1.9 · #FFB078

Dunn-Edwards

Market Melon DE5199

ΔE 3.4 · #FBB377

Dulux

Bloom S09H5

ΔE 3.5 · #FFAA75

Vista Paint

Coral Canyon K-594

ΔE 3.8 · #FFAA76

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 4.1 · #F3AC76

Benjamin Moore

Peach 2015-40

ΔE 4.1 · #FFB678

Hallman-Lindsay

Taste Of Summer 982

ΔE 4.4 · #F2AE73

Valspar

Orange Nut 2004-1C

ΔE 4.5 · #F6A370

Sherwin-Williams

Tangerine SW6640

ΔE 5.1 · #F2AC78

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 5.5 · #F7A879

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 6.6 · #FAA06D

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 6.8 · #FCBA7D

IKEA

IKEA070 70

ΔE 9.5 · #F0B67E

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 16.4 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 17.4 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#FAAC72

#70BEFA

Analogous

#FA7079

#FAAC72

#FAF170

Triadic

#FAAC72

#70FAAC

#AC70FA

Split-Complementary

#FAAC72

#70FAF1

#7079FA

Tetradic

#FAAC72

#79FA70

#70BEFA

#F170FA

Monochromatic

#CA5C07

#F78126

#FAAC72

#FDD7BA

#FEF1E6

Rectangle

#FAAC72

#BEFA70

#70BEFA

#AC70FA

Compound

#FAAC72

#FAF170

#70BEFA

#7079FA

Variations

Lighter

#FBBD8D

#F6CEB0

#F6E3D4

Darker

#FC8225

#C75600

#743200

Saturation

#CAB2A0

#FAAC70

#FCAC6E

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FAAC72

#D7C870

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FAAC72

#BCBC7C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FAAC72

#FAA7AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Orange 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

#FBAE71

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FAAC72

Daylight 5500K

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

#E8B395

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#4AA5EA

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: #FAAC72;

CSS — background

background-color: #FAAC72;

CSS Variable

--color-orange-marmalade: #FAAC72;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orange-marmalade': '#FAAC72' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FAAC72] text-[#FAAC72]

SCSS

$orange-marmalade: #FAAC72;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FAAC72?

#FAAC72 is Orange Marmalade, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FAAC72 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orange Marmalade?

Orange 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 Orange Marmalade?

Orange 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 Orange Marmalade?

You can download Orange 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 Orange Marmalade?

The hex code is #FAAC72. In RGB it's 250, 172, 114, and in HSL it's 26°, 93%, 71%.

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