Sweet Marzipan ICC-51 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ECD5AA, estimated 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.
Behr · #ECD5AA · ICC-51
Sweet Marzipan
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Marzipan Technical Profile
HEX Code#ECD5AA
RGB236, 213, 170
Estimated LRV68.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Sweet Marzipan
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Waves Of Grain
PPG
#EFD7AB
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Safari
Benjamin Moore
#EBD3A9
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Marzipan
Hirshfield's
#E9D4AA
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Canary Island
Dunn-Edwards
#E9D4A9
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Capricious
Valspar
#EFD6AC
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Skin Light
Vista Paint
#ECD3A9
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Goldilocks
Kilz
#EAD2AA
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Awakened
Dutch Boy
#F3D8AA
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Convivial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#E9D6B0
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Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
#EFDBB3
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Grain .03
Colorhouse
#E9D19E
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Colors That Work With Sweet Marzipan
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sweet Marzipan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Marzipan are Waves Of Grain by PPG (a close digital match), Safari by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Marzipan by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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