Carrot Cake 1054 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A2513E, estimated LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carrot Cake from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #A2513E · 1054
Carrot Cake
14%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Carrot Cake Technical Profile
HEX Code#A2513E
RGB162, 81, 62
Estimated LRV13.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandVista Paint
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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
#A2513E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9956A
Trim & Molding
Digital 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
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Carrot Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carrot Cake have?
Carrot Cake by Vista Paint has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Carrot Cake by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Crimson Glow by Valspar (a close digital match), Ancient Copper by PPG (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 13.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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