Benjamin Moore

Carrot Stick

2016-30

Carrot Stick is a saturated orange with warm undertones and a clear chroma. With an LRV of 41.12, it reads mid-depth and remains strong under most lighting. It is best used on an accent wall, kitchen island, or creative workspace where a bold hue is acceptable.

For balance, combine it with Benjamin Moore White Rock or Soleil to soften the palette. Hale Navy or Forest Green provide darker counterpoints.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2016-30

Collection

Color Preview

Carrot Stick in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Carrot Stick under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Carrot Stick under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

29°

Red Family

Lightness

60%

Medium

Saturation

97%

Highly Saturated

LRV

41.1

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#FC9537

RGB Decimal

252, 149, 55

RGB Percent

98.8%, 58.4%, 21.6%

HSL

28.6, 97.0%, 60.2%

HSV

28.6, 78.2%, 98.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.9%, 78.2%, 1.2%

YIQ

169.1, 91.7, -7.6

XYZ

51.58, 42.47, 9.09

CIE Lab

71.19, 32.02, 62.91

CIE Luv

71.19, 83.65, 60.68

Hunter Lab

65.17, 31.70, 36.65

Decimal

16553271

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Carrot Stick Joyful Orange Citrus Orange Orange Juice

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Carrot Stick Tangerine Zing Orange Sherbet Sweet Salmon

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Carrot Stick True Blue Electric Blue Honolulu Blue

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Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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