Light Carob DE5183 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F9DBCF, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #F9DBCF · DE5183
Light Carob
75%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Light Carob Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9DBCF
RGB249, 219, 207
Estimated LRV75.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Light Carob
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Light Carob from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Carob are Soft Shell by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Fruited Plains by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Peony Prize by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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