Orange Marmalade DE5222 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFAE52, LRV 52 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pumpkin Butter from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFAE52 · DE5222
Orange Marmalade
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Orange Marmalade Technical Profile
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Orange Marmalade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Orange Marmalade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsOrange Marmalade
Nearly identical
ValsparPumpkin Butter
Pumpkin Butter
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Archway
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Egyptian Sun
PPG
Nearly identical
Aloha
Kilz
Very similar
Freshly Squeezed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Splendor Gold
Behr
Very similar
Sweet Michelle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mango Madness
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Osage Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Orange Marmalade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Orange Marmalade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Orange Marmalade are Pumpkin Butter by Valspar (a near-identical match), Golden Archway by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Egyptian Sun by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Orange 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 Orange Marmalade?
Orange Marmalade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.1, 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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Why Orange Marmalade's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.