Carrot Cake DE5230 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BF6F31, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #BF6F31 · DE5230
Carrot Cake
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Carrot Cake Technical Profile
HEX Code#BF6F31
RGB191, 111, 49
Estimated LRV22.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Carrot Cake
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carrot Cake
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Carrot Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carrot Cake are Create .03 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Lucky Penny by PPG (a close digital match), Caramel Latte by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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