Carrot Stick 2016-30 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FD9638, LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Energy Orange from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FD9638 · 2016-30
Carrot Stick
43%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 →
Benjamin MooreCarrot Stick
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsEnergy Orange
Energy Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Create .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Au Gratin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Buttercup Squash
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bittersweet Orange
Kilz
Nearly identical
Hawaiian Passion
Behr
Nearly identical
Au Gratin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Citrus Kissed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jack O Lantern
PPG
Very similar
Osage Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Luminous Bright Orange
RAL
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
#FD9638
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D5D25D
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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore 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 Energy Orange by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Create .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Orange Jewel by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 43.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.