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Create .03

24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Create .03 Create-03 is a orange paint color from Colorhouse. It has a hex value of #C27136, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carrot Cake from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Create .03 Technical Profile

HEX Code#C27136
RGB194, 113, 54
LRV23.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandColorhouse

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Create .03 in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Create .03 in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ColorhouseCreate .03
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCarrot Cake

Carrot Cake

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Peruvian

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Lucky Penny

PPG

Nearly identical

Pumpkin

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Caramel Cream

Valspar

Very similar

Marmalade Glaze

Behr

Very similar

Rhythm Orange

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Yam

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Pumpkin

Vista Paint

Very similar

Nutmeg Spice

Kilz

Very similar

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Colors That Work With Create .03

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Create .03

#C27136

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B9B472

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Create .03

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Create .03

Complement

King Triton

Create .03 Room Palettes

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Walls

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Imagine .05

Accent

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

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Imagine .01

Accent

Wood .05

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Bisque .03

Trim

Imagine .01

Accent

Dream .05

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Create .03 — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Create .03 have?
Create .03 by Colorhouse 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 Create .03 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Create .03 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Create .03 are Carrot Cake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Peruvian by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lucky Penny by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Create .03'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 Create .03?
Create .03 has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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