Carrot Cake DE5230 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BF6F31, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Create .03 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BF6F31 · DE5230
Carrot Cake
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Carrot Cake Technical Profile
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Carrot Cake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Carrot Cake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCarrot Cake
Nearly identical
ColorhouseCreate .03
Create .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Lucky Penny
PPG
Nearly identical
Caramel Latte
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pumpkin
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fall Leaves
Behr
Very similar
Autumn Day
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Saucy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Caramel Cream
Valspar
Very similar
Pumpkin
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nutmeg Spice
Kilz
Visible difference
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Carrot Cake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carrot Cake
#BF6F31
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8B36B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carrot Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carrot Cake 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Carrot Cake.
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 Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carrot Cake have?
Carrot Cake by Dunn-Edwards 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 Cake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Carrot Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carrot Cake are Create .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Lucky Penny by PPG (a near-identical match), Caramel Latte by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Carrot Cake'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 Cake?
Carrot Cake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.7, 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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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 Cake's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.