Ref. #FFAE52 · DE5222
Orange Marmalade
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Orange Marmalade Technical Profile
What color is Orange Marmalade? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #FFAE52. Colors similar to Orange Marmalade include Valspar Pumpkin Butter, MPC Pastel Orange, Benjamin Moore Golden Archway. Orange Marmalade has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 52, Orange Marmalade sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Orange Marmalade
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Orange Marmalade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Orange Marmalade
#FFAE52
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D2D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Orange Marmalade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Orange Marmalade 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Orange Marmalade.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Orange Marmalade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Orange Marmalade have?
Orange Marmalade by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Orange Marmalade from other brands?
The closest matches are Pumpkin Butter by Valspar (#FEAF50), Pastel Orange by MPC (#FFB15A), Golden Archway by Benjamin Moore (#F9AD58). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Orange Marmalade?
Orange Marmalade has an LRV of 52.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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