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Ref. #FFBB72 · 2016-40

Marmalade

56%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Marmalade 2016-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFBB72, LRV 56 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spiced Nectarine from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Marmalade Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFBB72
RGB255, 187, 114
LRV56.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Marmalade in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Marmalade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreMarmalade
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSpiced Nectarine

Spiced Nectarine

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Juicy Cantaloupe

PPG

Nearly identical

Sweet Michelle

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Yellow Polka Dot

Behr

Nearly identical

Jovial Orange

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Orange Toffee

Valspar

Nearly identical

Sprout .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Mango Madness

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Papaya

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Butterscotch Sauce

Kilz

Very similar

Pastel Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Marmalade

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Marmalade

#FFBB72

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#D4D65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Marmalade

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Spiced Nectarine

Complement

Cornflower

Marmalade Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Aged Bronze

Pop

Orange Parrot

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Grassy Fields

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Salzburg Blue

Pop

Utah Sky

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Marmalade.

Honeybell

Benjamin Moore · 145

#FCBD6C

Peach Sorbet

Benjamin Moore · 2015-40

#FFB678

Sweet Orange

Benjamin Moore · 2017-40

#FFC470

Tangerine Zing

Benjamin Moore · 132

#FEB16E

Fresh Fruit

Benjamin Moore · 153

#FFC579

Semolina

Benjamin Moore · 2155-40

#F5C46C

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Nosegay

PPG · 1069-1

#EFDBCD

Orange Ice

Behr · 270A-2

#FFDBC6

Alloy Bronze

Dutch Boy · 217-7DB

#996F32

Maple Granola

PPG · 16-25

#E8CBB4

Coral Canyon

Vista Paint · 7991

#FFAA76

Cameo White

Valspar · 7002-21

#F0E3CD

Marmalade — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Marmalade have?
Marmalade by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Marmalade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Marmalade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marmalade are Spiced Nectarine by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Juicy Cantaloupe by PPG (a near-identical match), Sweet Michelle by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Marmalade'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 Marmalade?
Marmalade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, 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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