ORANGES

Marmalade

#FFBB72

RGB 255, 187, 114 · HSL 31°, 100%, 72% · CMYK 0, 27, 55, 0

Marmalade is #FFBB72 in HEX — rgb(255, 187, 114), hsl(31°, 100%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 27%, 55%, 0%).

Marmalade pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 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#FFBB72

RGB255, 187, 114

HSL31°, 100%, 72%

HSV31°, 55%, 100%

CMYK0, 27, 55, 0

Decimal16759666

CSS RGBrgb(255, 187, 114)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 100%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Marmalade 2016-40

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Spiced Nectarine DE5193

Exact match

Dulux

Simply Peachy S11H5

ΔE 2.9 · #FFBB6C

Vista Paint

Sweet Michelle K-578

ΔE 3.3 · #FFB76A

Valspar

Orange Toffee 2007-1C

ΔE 3.4 · #FDBC6C

Behr

Yellow Polka Dot HDC-SM14-11

ΔE 3.6 · #FDB768

Hallman-Lindsay

Mango Madness 968

ΔE 5.1 · #FFB268

PPG

Zing 1203-5

ΔE 5.3 · #FBC17B

Sherwin-Williams

Olden Amber SW9013

ΔE 6.1 · #EEB76B

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 6.2 · #FCBA7D

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 7.3 · #F4AF5B

Kilz

Spaghetti Squash LD270-02

ΔE 8.4 · #E3AD63

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 9.3 · #F4C472

Dutch Boy

Bacon Beige VS-9202

ΔE 9.4 · #E5A96B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 13 · #EFA94A

Farrow & Ball

Sudbury Yellow 51

ΔE 14.3 · #DCB771

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#FFBB72

#70B5FF

Analogous

#FF7370

#FFBB72

#FDFF70

Triadic

#FFBB72

#70FFBA

#BA70FF

Split-Complementary

#FFBB72

#70FDFF

#7370FF

Tetradic

#FFBB72

#70FF73

#70B5FF

#FF70FD

Monochromatic

#D66F00

#FF9524

#FFBB72

#FFDFBD

#FFF3E5

Rectangle

#FFBB72

#B5FF70

#70B5FF

#BA70FF

Compound

#FFBB72

#FDFF70

#70B5FF

#7370FF

Variations

Lighter

#FFC88D

#F9D5B0

#F8E7D5

Darker

#FF9627

#CA6800

#763D00

Saturation

#CDB8A2

#FFBA70

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FFBB72

#E2D170

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FFBB72

#C9C97F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FFBB72

#FFB4BD

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

#FFB971

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FFBB72

Daylight 5500K

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

#ECBE95

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

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.

#4D99EB

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: #FFBB72;

CSS — background

background-color: #FFBB72;

CSS Variable

--color-marmalade: #FFBB72;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'marmalade': '#FFBB72' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FFBB72] text-[#FFBB72]

SCSS

$marmalade: #FFBB72;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFBB72?

#FFBB72 is Marmalade, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FFBB72 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 #FFBB72. In RGB it's 255, 187, 114, and in HSL it's 31°, 100%, 72%.

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