Carrot
Also known as: Orange Burst, Smashed Pumpkin, Bright Orange, Precious Persimmon
Carrot brings a warm and inviting feel to any palette. This soft orange is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.79:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.51:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Carrot background: #000000
Palettes featuring Carrot
Carrot with its complement
Soft neighbors of Carrot
Carrot triad
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.
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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