ColorplanBenjamin Moore Carrot Stick (2016-30) is a mid-tone orange with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 42. For trim, try Peach Nectar (2168-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Orange |
| LRV | 42.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FC9537 |
| RGB | 252, 149, 55 |
| HSL | 29°, 97%, 60% |
About Carrot Stick
Carrot Stick (2016-30) is a mid-tone, bold orange from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 42, Carrot Stick has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Carrot Stick's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. Next to Fruity Cocktail (147), it's darker and warmer.
How Carrot Stick changes with the light
Carrot Stick has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Carrot Stick's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Carrot Stick will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Carrot Stick can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Carrot Stick will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Carrot Stick in real homes
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Carrot Stick equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 7.9
Also close: Persimmon (ΔE 14.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 12.0
Also close: India Yellow (ΔE 13.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 16.3
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 18.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Carrot Stick questions
What undertone does Carrot Stick have?
Carrot Stick has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Carrot Stick's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Carrot Stick a light or dark color?
Carrot Stick has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Carrot Stick has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Carrot Stick in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Farrow & Ball: Orangery No.70 (closest available, ΔE 12.0); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 16.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Carrot Stick?
Try Peach Nectar (2168-60) on trim and Soft White (2170-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Carrot Stick's undertone.
Where does Carrot Stick work best?
Carrot Stick works well in living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 42, Carrot Stick has visible color without darkening a room much.
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