Carrot Stick 240B-7 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E65A0E, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Festive Orange from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E65A0E · 240B-7
Carrot Stick
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Carrot Stick Technical Profile
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Carrot Stick in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carrot Stick in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCarrot Stick
Very similar
Benjamin MooreFestive Orange
Festive Orange
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Calypso Coral
PPG
Very similar
L’Orange
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bird of Paradise
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Island Orange
Valspar
Very similar
Bright Red Orange
RAL
Very similar
Exhuberant Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lava Lamp
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Invigorate
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Hyperactive
Kilz
Visible difference
Create .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carrot Stick
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carrot Stick
#E65A0E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CDBC5A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carrot Stick
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carrot Stick Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Carrot Stick.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Carrot Stick — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carrot Stick have?
Carrot Stick by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Carrot Stick in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carrot Stick from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carrot Stick are Festive Orange by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Calypso Coral by PPG (a very close match), L’Orange by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Carrot Stick's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Carrot Stick?
Carrot Stick has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Carrot Stick's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.