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Carrot

#FD9638

RGB 253, 150, 56 · HSL 29°, 98%, 61% · CMYK 0, 41, 78, 1

Carrot is #FD9638 in HEX — rgb(253, 150, 56), hsl(29°, 98%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 41%, 78%, 1%).

Carrot pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 29°, 98%, 61%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FD9638

RGB253, 150, 56

HSL29°, 98%, 61%

HSV29°, 78%, 99%

CMYK0, 41, 78, 1

Decimal16619064

CSS RGBrgb(253, 150, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(29, 98%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Carrot 2016-30

Exact match

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 1 · #FF963A

Dunn-Edwards

Energy Orange DE5223

ΔE 2.7 · #FF9532

Valspar

Buttercup Squash 2007-1A

ΔE 3.1 · #F89839

Vista Paint

Au Gratin C-968

ΔE 3.8 · #FF9C43

Kilz

Bittersweet Orange LH220

ΔE 4.5 · #FA9B40

Hallman-Lindsay

Au Gratin 969

ΔE 4.6 · #FF9D45

Dulux

Winter Orange S11H8

ΔE 4.9 · #EF9029

Sherwin-Williams

Carnival SW6892

ΔE 5.6 · #EB882C

Behr

Hawaiian Passion S-G-300

ΔE 6.1 · #FF9028

PPG

Dynamo 17-22

ΔE 7.1 · #EF913E

Kobra

Yellow 10

ΔE 7.4 · #F59724

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 9.9 · #EC7C26

IKEA

IKEA124 124

ΔE 18.5 · #FFB953

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 19.2 · #EFAE52

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 29.8 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FD9638

#3A9FFD

Analogous

#FD3A3D

#FD9638

#FDFA3A

Triadic

#FD9638

#3AFD98

#983AFD

Split-Complementary

#FD9638

#3AFDFA

#3A3DFD

Tetradic

#FD9638

#3DFD3A

#3A9FFD

#FA3AFD

Monochromatic

#9D4C02

#E87102

#FD9638

#FEC086

#FFE7D2

Rectangle

#FD9638

#9FFD3A

#3A9FFD

#983AFD

Compound

#FD9638

#FDFA3A

#3A9FFD

#3A3DFD

Variations

Lighter

#FDAD61

#F5C292

#F4DBC4

Darker

#F97800

#AB5300

#643000

Saturation

#B99B7E

#FD983A

#FE9839

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FD9638

#D1BD30

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FD9638

#ADAD4D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FD9638

#FD8F9B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Carrot reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FD9D45

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#FD9638

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#EAA269

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2287E6

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #FD9638;

CSS — background

background-color: #FD9638;

CSS Variable

--color-carrot: #FD9638;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carrot': '#FD9638' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FD9638] text-[#FD9638]

SCSS

$carrot: #FD9638;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FD9638?

#FD9638 is Carrot, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FD9638 warm or cool?

Carrot reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Carrot?

Carrot works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Carrot?

Carrot pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Carrot?

You can download Carrot on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Carrot?

The hex code is #FD9638. In RGB it's 253, 150, 56, and in HSL it's 29°, 98%, 61%.

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