The color Marsala comes from the rich reddish brown color of Marsala wine, a famous drink from the city of Marsala in Sicily, Italy. It sits among the reds and violets in the color wheel, and was also dubbed Pantone's Color of the Year in 2015. The color Marsala is earthy and mysterious yet sophisticated and classy. Its deep, natural tones also create an alluring and seductive effect.
As a warm color, Marsala groups well with peach and neutral tones such as beige and grey. Marsala also well pairs with amber, turquoise, and teal to create more vivid combinations.
Marsala hex code: #B57170