Carrot
Also known as: Orange Burst , Smashed Pumpkin , Bright Orange , Precious Persimmon
Part of the orange family, Carrot pairs a soft base with a warm and inviting presence. It belongs in children's products and fitness brands. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.51:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Carrot color codes
- HEX
- #FD6F3B
- RGB
- rgb(253, 111, 59)
- RGBA
- rgba(253, 111, 59, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(16, 98%, 61%)
- HSV
- hsv(16, 77%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 56%, 77%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(64.6 53.3 55.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.7% 0.186 39.6)
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 and translates well to print.
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: coral #FF7F50 · ΔE 3.6
- RAL 2008: Bright red orange #F3752C · ΔE 5.2 · 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 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
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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 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 2.79:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.51:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Carrot background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Carrot
Carrot with its complement
Soft neighbors of Carrot
Carrot triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Mandarin #F37A48 · ΔE 2.8
- Halloween #FE653C · ΔE 3.1
- Basketball #EE6730 · ΔE 3.5
- Coral #FF7F50 · ΔE 3.6
- Firecracker #F2643A · ΔE 3.7
- Carrot Lava #FC5A1F · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Carrot is closest to Aquarius .
FAQ
Carrot FAQs
What color is Carrot?
Carrot is a medium orange with the hex code #FD6F3B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 16°, 98% saturation, and 61% lightness.
What is the hex code for Carrot?
The hex code for Carrot is #FD6F3B. In RGB it's rgb(253, 111, 59), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 56%, 77%, 1%).
What colors go well with Carrot?
Carrot pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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