Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Carotene |
| SKU | 97YR 44/642 |
| Hex | #F8A245 |
| RGB | 248, 162, 69 |
| HSL | 31°, 93%, 62% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Glidden Carotene
Carotene sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Carotene is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Carotene within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #F8A245 in HSL space. Pair Carotene with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Carotene Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Carotene from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden 97YR 44/642 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Carotene
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Carotene is Osage Orange (SW 6890). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Osage Orange and you'll get the same color. See the full Osage Orange swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Carotene
At Behr, the closest color to Carotene is Squash (290B-6) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Squash swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Carotene
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Carotene is Fruity Cocktail (147) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fruity Cocktail swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Carotene
At Valspar, the closest color to Carotene is Off-the-Leash Orange (V011-2) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Off-the-Leash Orange swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Carotene
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Carotene is Cornucopia (PPG1203-7) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cornucopia swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Carotene
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Carotene is Marigold Glow (111-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marigold Glow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Carotene
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Carotene — the nearest deck color, Amelia's Wings (HGSW 1153), is clearly different (ΔE 5.35). For an exact match, any HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Glidden 97YR 44/642 instead. See the full Amelia's Wings swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Carotene
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is O'Brien Orange (DET460), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Carotene without repainting risk. See the full O'Brien Orange swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Carotene
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Carotene — the nearest deck color, Cottage Feel (JG-40), is clearly different (ΔE 10.68). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden 97YR 44/642 instead. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Carotene
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Carotene — the nearest deck color, Orangery (NO. 70), is clearly different (ΔE 8.43). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Glidden 97YR 44/642 instead. See the full Orangery swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Carotene
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Carotene is Au Gratin (0969) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Au Gratin swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Carotene
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Carotene is Au Gratin (0969) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Au Gratin swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Carotene
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Carotene — the nearest deck color, Amber (CA132), is clearly different (ΔE 8.71). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden 97YR 44/642 instead. See the full Amber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Carotene
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Carotene — the nearest deck color, Amontillado (C2-589), is clearly different (ΔE 6.7). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Glidden 97YR 44/642 instead. See the full Amontillado swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Carotene
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Carotene — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 12.7). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 97YR 44/642 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Carotene
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Carotene — the nearest deck color, Pixie (PIXIE), is clearly different (ΔE 12.58). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden 97YR 44/642 instead. See the full Pixie swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Carotene
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Carotene — the nearest deck color, Arles (ARLES), is clearly different (ΔE 5.42). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 97YR 44/642 instead. See the full Arles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Carotene
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Carotene — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 14.54). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 97YR 44/642 instead. See the full Eames swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Carotene
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Carotene — the nearest deck color, Terracotta (398640), is clearly different (ΔE 11.84). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 97YR 44/642 instead. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Carotene
At Kompozit, the closest color to Carotene is Au Gratin (0969) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Au Gratin swatch →