Sweet Marmalade 2003-6B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E7A993, estimated 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.
Valspar · #E7A993 · 2003-6B
Sweet Marmalade
48%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Marmalade Technical Profile
HEX Code#E7A993
RGB231, 169, 147
Estimated LRV47.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Sweet Marmalade
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sweet Marmalade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Marmalade are Pale Terra by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Timber Ridge by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Pale Terra by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Sweet Marmalade's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.