Light Carob by Dunn-Edwards paint color
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Light Carob

75%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Light Carob Technical Profile

HEX Code#F9DBCF
RGB249, 219, 207
LRV75.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Scarlet Butter

Complement

Frosty Day

Light Carob Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

White Crest

Accent

Essential Brown

Pop

Bonfire Flame

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Putnam Plum

Pop

Palm Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Cool December

Accent

Palm Springs Splash

Pop

Splish Splash

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Dunn-Edwards Colors

Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Light Carob.

Soft Orange Bloom

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Dry Dune

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Blushing Bride

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Cotton Club

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Fairytale Dream

Dunn-Edwards · DE5113

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Champagne Bubbles

Dunn-Edwards · DET669

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More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Tanner Trail

Kilz · LC220-01

#DCC6B4

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Orange Froth

Benjamin Moore · 151

#FFDAA0

Sweet Butter

Benjamin Moore · 171

#FDDC95

Atrium White

Benjamin Moore · PM-13

#F2EFE8

Coastal Cottage

Benjamin Moore · 1164

#E8D2C3

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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