Carrot Cake 1198-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DC8C59, estimated 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.
PPG · #DC8C59 · 1198-5
Carrot Cake
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Carrot Cake Technical Profile
HEX Code#DC8C59
RGB220, 140, 89
Estimated LRV34.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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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
#DC8C59
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1B871
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
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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 PPG 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 Blazing Autumn by Behr (a close digital match), Pom Pom Orange by Kilz (a close digital match), Spiced Pumpkin by Behr (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 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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