Carrot Lava
Also known as: Giants Orange, Oil on Fire, Plastic Carrot, Orange Clown Fish
With its warm undertone, Carrot Lava (#FC5A1F) comes across as warm and inviting. Designers reach for it in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.62:1 on black clears AA.
Carrot Lava color codes
- HEX
- #FC5A1F
- RGB
- rgb(252, 90, 31)
- RGBA
- rgba(252, 90, 31, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(16, 97%, 55%)
- HSV
- hsv(16, 88%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 64%, 88%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(60.8 61.1 63.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.8% 0.208 37.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: orangered#FF4500 · ΔE 3.1
- RAL 2017 — RAL orange#FA4402 · ΔE 3.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Carrot Lava works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Carrot Lava
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Carrot Lava by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.17:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.62:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Carrot Lava background: #000000
Palettes featuring Carrot Lava
Carrot Lava with its complement
Soft neighbors of Carrot Lava
Carrot Lava triad
Similar colors
- Magma#FF4E01 · ΔE 2.1
- Fiery Glow#F0531C · ΔE 2.9
- Basketball#EE6730 · ΔE 3.0
- Orangealicious#EE5511 · ΔE 3.3
- Coin Slot#FF4411 · ΔE 3.5
- Firecracker#F2643A · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Carrot Lava is closest to Aquarius.
Carrot Lava FAQs
What color is Carrot Lava?
Carrot Lava is a medium orange with the hex code #FC5A1F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 16°, 97% saturation, and 55% lightness.
What is the hex code for Carrot Lava?
The hex code for Carrot Lava is #FC5A1F. In RGB it's rgb(252, 90, 31), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 64%, 88%, 1%).
What colors go well with Carrot Lava?
Carrot Lava pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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