Dark Marmalade by Vista Paint paint color
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Dark Marmalade

11%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Dark Marmalade 1040 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #964634, LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grand Canyon Red from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dark Marmalade Technical Profile

HEX Code#964634
RGB150, 70, 52
LRV11.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandVista Paint

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Dark Marmalade in Every Brand

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

Vista PaintDark Marmalade
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGrand Canyon Red

Grand Canyon Red

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Dark Marmalade

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Terra Orange

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Brick Paver

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Burled Redwood

PPG

Very similar

Copper Brown

RAL

Very similar

Smokin Hot

Behr

Very similar

Arabian Red

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Fahrenheit

Kilz

Very similar

Russet Red

Valspar

Very similar

Clay .04

Colorhouse

Very similar

Bamboozle

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dark Marmalade

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dark Marmalade

#964634

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A38C5A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dark Marmalade

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Red Oxide

Complement

Lombardy Lake

Dark Marmalade Room Palettes

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

Walls

Miguel Angel

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Grand Duke

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Desired Dawn

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hidden Hills

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sarah’s Garden

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Dark Marmalade.

Truffle Trouble

Vista Paint · 8605

#9F4D38

Stagecoach

Vista Paint · C-1328

#9A4541

Old Brick

Vista Paint · 8613

#8A4E37

The Ego Has Landed

Vista Paint · 1096

#9E403F

Autumn’s Bronze

Vista Paint · 8669

#8A3D36

Remaining Embers

Vista Paint · 0053

#8A4F3A

More red colors from other brands

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

Ibis Pink

Kilz · LH140

#CB556E

Kung Fu

Hirshfield's · 0109

#643B42

Pressed Blossoms

Valspar · 1004-8C

#E7DCDB

Fiesta

PPG · 1065-2

#EDD8D2

Fireside

Behr · S-G-720

#593237

Timeless Copper

Behr · S200-6

#8C5E51

Dark Marmalade — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dark Marmalade have?
Dark Marmalade by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dark Marmalade in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Marmalade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Marmalade are Grand Canyon Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Red Oxide by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mars Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dark 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 Dark Marmalade?
Dark Marmalade has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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