Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Marmalade Magic |
| SKU | V043-4 |
| Hex | #DC7B67 |
| RGB | 220, 123, 103 |
| HSL | 10°, 63%, 63% |
| LRV | 30.3 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar 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.
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. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Marmalade Magic Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Marmalade Magic from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar V043-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marmalade Magic
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lei Flower (SW 6613), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.3) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Marmalade Magic without repainting risk. See the full Lei Flower swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Marmalade Magic
At Behr, the closest color to Marmalade Magic is Nectarina (220D-5) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.3) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Nectarina swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Marmalade Magic
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Marmalade Magic is Tucker Orange (CW-300) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30.3) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tucker Orange swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Marmalade Magic
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Marmalade Magic is Summer Sunset (PPG1192-6) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30.3) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Sunset swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Marmalade Magic
At Glidden, the closest color to Marmalade Magic is Summer Sunset (PPG1192-6) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30.3) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Sunset swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Marmalade Magic
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Marmalade Magic. The nearest is Sunset Horizon (105-5DB) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sunset Horizon swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Marmalade Magic
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lei Flower (HGSW 1084), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.3) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Marmalade Magic without repainting risk. See the full Lei Flower swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Marmalade Magic
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Pottery Clay (DET437), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30.3) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Marmalade Magic without repainting risk. See the full Pottery Clay swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Marmalade Magic
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Bisque (NO. 9811), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30.3) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Marmalade Magic without repainting risk. See the full Bisque swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Marmalade Magic
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Marmalade Magic is Sari (1066) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 30.3) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sari swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Marmalade Magic
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Sari (1066), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30.3) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Marmalade Magic without repainting risk. See the full Sari swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Marmalade Magic
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Marmalade Magic is Cockscomb (BD54) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 30.3) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cockscomb swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Marmalade Magic
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Marmalade Magic. The nearest is Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 30.3). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Marmalade Magic
Kompozit's nearest match is Sari (1066), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30.3) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Marmalade Magic without repainting risk. See the full Sari swatch →