Sweet Marzipan ICC-51 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ECD5AA, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Waves Of Grain from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECD5AA · ICC-51
Sweet Marzipan
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Marzipan Technical Profile
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Sweet Marzipan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Marzipan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSweet Marzipan
Nearly identical
PPGWaves Of Grain
Waves Of Grain
PPG
Nearly identical
Safari
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Marzipan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Canary Island
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Capricious
Valspar
Nearly identical
Skin Light
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Goldilocks
Kilz
Nearly identical
Awakened
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Convivial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Grain .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Marzipan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Marzipan
#ECD5AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4C072
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Marzipan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Marzipan Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Sweet Marzipan.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Marzipan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Marzipan have?
Sweet Marzipan by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Marzipan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Marzipan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Marzipan are Waves Of Grain by PPG (a near-identical match), Safari by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Marzipan by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Marzipan's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Sweet Marzipan?
Sweet Marzipan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Marzipan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.