Marmalade Magic
V043-4 · #DC7B67 · LRV 30.3 — warm red tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Rumors8
- 2Cinnamon Slate19
- 3Marmalade Magic30.3
- 4Tangerine Dream36
What Color Is Marmalade Magic, Really?
Marmalade Magic reads as a warm red tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar V043-4 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Marmalade Magic
Marmalade Magic is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Marmalade Magic
Marmalade Magic sits in the mid-range at LRV 30.3, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Most complaints about Marmalade Magic are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar V043-4 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Lei FlowerSW 6613 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.2 | 30 | Color page → |
| Behr | Nectarina220D-5 · Behr | 3.4 | 30 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Tucker OrangeCW-300 · Benjamin Moore | 2.1 | 29 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Summer SunsetPPG1192-6 · PPG / Glidden | 2.7 | 31 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Summer SunsetPPG1192-6 · Glidden | 2.8 | 31 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Sunset Horizon105-5DB · Dutch Boy | 3.6 | 30 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Marmalade Magic within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #DC7B67 in HSL space. Pair Marmalade Magic with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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