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Benjamin Moore Carrot Stick 2016-30

Carrot Stick

Benjamin Moore

2016-30

About Carrot Stick by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 42.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #fc9537

RGB: 252, 149, 55

Hue29°

Saturation97%

Lightness60%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Carrot Stick from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Carrot Stick

Benjamin Moore

2016-30

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Carrot Stick looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Carrot Stick 2016-30 a warm or cool color?
Carrot Stick by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Carrot Stick?
Carrot Stick sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 29°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Carrot Stick?
Brightness is about 43%. Saturation is around 97%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 60%. Hue is close to 29°. The hex value is #fc9537. The RGB value is 252, 149, 55.
Is Carrot Stick better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Carrot Stick has brightness around 43%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Carrot Stick?
You can match Carrot Stick with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Carrot Stick work best in a home?
Carrot Stick works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Carrot Stick compare to a pure white paint?
Carrot Stick is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Carrot Stick in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Carrot Stick

Benjamin Moore

2016-30

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Carrot Stick in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Carrot Stick

Benjamin Moore

2016-30

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Carrot Stick. They add contrast without clashing.

Carrot Stick

Benjamin Moore

2016-30

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Carrot Stick. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

CORNUCOPIA

Glidden

PPG1203-7

Adventure Orange

Sherwin Williams

SW6655

FALL LEAF

Glidden

PPG1197-6

Osage Orange

Sherwin Williams

SW6890