ORANGES

Marmalade

#FF9570

RGB 255, 149, 112 · HSL 16°, 100%, 72% · CMYK 0, 42, 56, 0

Marmalade is #FF9570 in HEX — rgb(255, 149, 112), hsl(16°, 100%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 56%, 0%).

Marmalade pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 100%, 72%. 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#FF9570

RGB255, 149, 112

HSL16°, 100%, 72%

HSV16°, 56%, 100%

CMYK0, 42, 56, 0

Decimal16749936

CSS RGBrgb(255, 149, 112)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 100%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Marmalade 240B-4

Exact match

Dulux

Candyman S08H6

ΔE 2.7 · #FF9976

Benjamin Moore

Sunset 082

ΔE 3.2 · #F8956C

Valspar

Orange Slice 2002-1B

ΔE 4.6 · #F08A64

Hallman-Lindsay

Creamy Orange Blush 1045

ΔE 5.2 · #FE9C7B

Vista Paint

Creamy Orange Blush C-1044

ΔE 5.6 · #FA9B78

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cantaloupe DE5159

ΔE 7.4 · #FF9C68

PPG

Indiana Clay 1195-6

ΔE 8.2 · #E88A5B

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 8.8 · #FAA06D

Dutch Boy

Clay VS-9880

ΔE 10.2 · #E27A53

Sherwin-Williams

Emberglow SW6627

ΔE 12.2 · #D67C56

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 12.7 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 14.6 · #E09673

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 19 · #C27355

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 19.9 · #D65F3D

RAL

Pearl Orange 2013

ΔE 22.8 · #C35831

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#FF9570

#70D9FF

Analogous

#FF7092

#FF9570

#FFDE70

Triadic

#FF9570

#70FF96

#9670FF

Split-Complementary

#FF9570

#70FFDE

#7092FF

Tetradic

#FF9570

#92FF70

#70D9FF

#DE70FF

Monochromatic

#D63900

#FF5E24

#FF9570

#FFCEBD

#FFECE5

Rectangle

#FF9570

#D9FF70

#70D9FF

#9670FF

Compound

#FF9570

#FFDE70

#70D9FF

#7092FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFAB8D

#F9C3B0

#F8DED5

Darker

#FF6027

#CA3600

#761F00

Saturation

#CDAEA2

#FF9670

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.78:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FF9570

#CFC06C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FF9570

#ADAD76

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FF9570

#FE939C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#FF9C6F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FF9570

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECA193

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#4DC1EB

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: #FF9570;

CSS — background

background-color: #FF9570;

CSS Variable

--color-marmalade: #FF9570;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marmalade': '#FF9570' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FF9570] text-[#FF9570]

SCSS

$marmalade: #FF9570;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FF9570?

#FF9570 is Marmalade, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FF9570 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Marmalade?

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 Marmalade?

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 Marmalade?

You can download 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 Marmalade?

The hex code is #FF9570. In RGB it's 255, 149, 112, and in HSL it's 16°, 100%, 72%.

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