Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Carotene |
| SKU | 97YR 44/642 |
| Hex | #F8A245 |
| RGB | 248, 162, 69 |
| HSL | 31°, 93%, 62% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. 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
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
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 →
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 →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Carotene
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Carotene. The nearest is Dutch Orange (NO. W76) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dutch Orange 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 →
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 →