Light Carob DE5183 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9DBCF, LRV 75 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Shell from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9DBCF · DE5183
Light Carob
75%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Light Carob Technical Profile
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Light Carob in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light Carob in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsLight Carob
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSoft Shell
Soft Shell
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Peony Prize
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pink Halite
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peony Prize
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Beautiful Bisque
PPG
Nearly identical
Melted Marshmallow
Behr
Nearly identical
Snow Pa
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blushing
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Angelic Pink
Kilz
Very similar
Pink Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Carob
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Carob
#F9DBCF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C9B469
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Carob
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Carob 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 Light Carob.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light Carob — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Carob have?
Light Carob 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 Light Carob in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Carob from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Carob are Soft Shell by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fruited Plains by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Peony Prize by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light Carob'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 Light Carob?
Light Carob has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 75.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Light Carob's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.