ColorplanMarmelo
No.316 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 19 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Marmelo (No.316) is a very dark orange with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 19. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Spiced Rum (CC-272). For trim, try Tailor Tack (No.302).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Orange |
| LRV | 19.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A36E4C |
| RGB | 163, 110, 76 |
| HSL | 23°, 36%, 47% |
About Marmelo
Marmelo (No.316) is a very dark, medium-strength orange from Farrow & Ball that leans peach. With an LRV of 19, Marmelo absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Marmelo's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. Next to Loggia (No.232), it's warmer.
How Marmelo changes with the light
Marmelo has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Marmelo's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Marmelo will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Marmelo can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Marmelo will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Marmelo in real homes
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Marmelo equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Runyon Canyon Tan (ΔE 2.7)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Reddened Earth (ΔE 8.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.9
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 11.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Marmelo questions
What undertone does Marmelo have?
Marmelo has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Marmelo's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Marmelo a light or dark color?
Marmelo has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 19, Marmelo absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Marmelo in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Spiced Rum CC-272 (close, ΔE 2.7); Sherwin-Williams: Cavern Clay SW 7701 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 8.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Marmelo?
Try Tailor Tack (No.302) on trim and Wevet (No.273) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Marmelo's undertone.
Where does Marmelo work best?
Marmelo works well in living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 19, Marmelo absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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