Ref. #E8D4AA · C-881
Marzipan
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Marzipan Technical Profile
What color is Marzipan? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E8D4AA. Colors similar to Marzipan include Hirshfield's Marzipan, Dunn-Edwards Canary Island, PPG Caramelized Pears. Marzipan has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 67, Marzipan 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 Marzipan
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Marzipan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Canary Island
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Caramelized Pears
PPG
Nearly identical
Lucent Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Yellow Bisque
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lemon Drop
Behr
Nearly identical
Light Amber
Valspar
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marzipan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marzipan
#E8D4AA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marzipan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marzipan 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Marzipan.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Marzipan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marzipan have?
Marzipan by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Marzipan from other brands?
The closest matches are Marzipan by Hirshfield's (#E9D4AA), Canary Island by Dunn-Edwards (#E9D4A9), Caramelized Pears by PPG (#E7D5AD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Marzipan?
Marzipan has an LRV of 67.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Marzipan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.