Carrot Cake 2007-3A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EB8A52, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orange Poppy from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EB8A52 · 2007-3A
Carrot Cake
36%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 →
ValsparCarrot Cake
Nearly identical
PPGOrange Poppy
Orange Poppy
PPG
Nearly identical
Heat of Summer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Orange Crème
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Heat of Summer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Copper River
Behr
Nearly identical
Harvest Moon
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Outgoing Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Valley of Fire
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Liger
Kilz
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Visible difference
Create .02
Colorhouse
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
#EB8A52
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CABD68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar 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 Valspar 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 Orange Poppy by PPG (a near-identical match), Heat of Summer by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Orange Crème by Dutch Boy (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 36.4, 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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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.