Carrot Lava
Also known as: Giants Orange , Oil on Fire , Plastic Carrot , Orange Clown Fish
On screen, Carrot Lava registers as warm and inviting: a medium orange at home 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →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
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Carrot Lava
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.17:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.62:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Carrot Lava background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Carrot Lava
Carrot Lava with its complement
Soft neighbors of Carrot Lava
Carrot Lava triad
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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 .
FAQ
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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