Sweet Marmalade 2003-6B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E7A993, LRV 48 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Terra from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E7A993 · 2003-6B
Sweet Marmalade
48%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Marmalade Technical Profile
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Sweet Marmalade in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Marmalade in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparSweet Marmalade
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPale Terra
Pale Terra
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pale Terra
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Aloha Sunset
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Desert Dawn
PPG
Nearly identical
Peach Shortcake
Behr
Nearly identical
Peach Delight
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ember Glow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Salmon Mousse
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Stone Fruit
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Marmalade
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Marmalade
#E7A993
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0AD72
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Marmalade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Sweet 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.
Sweet Marmalade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Marmalade have?
Sweet Marmalade by Valspar 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 Sweet Marmalade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Marmalade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Marmalade are Pale Terra by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Timber Ridge by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Pale Terra by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet 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 Sweet Marmalade?
Sweet Marmalade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Marmalade's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.