Carrot Cake 1198-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DC8C59, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blazing Autumn from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DC8C59 · 1198-5
Carrot Cake
35%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 →
PPGCarrot Cake
Nearly identical
BehrBlazing Autumn
Blazing Autumn
Behr
Nearly identical
Pom Pom Orange
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pawn Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Patio Stone
Valspar
Very similar
Harvest Moon
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Summer’s End
Vista Paint
Very similar
Summer's End
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Outgoing Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Caramel Bar
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Deep Orange
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
#DC8C59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1B871
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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 PPG Colors
Other PPG 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 PPG 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 Blazing Autumn by Behr (a near-identical match), Pom Pom Orange by Kilz (a near-identical match), Spiced Pumpkin by Behr (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 34.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
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.