Neon Carrot

HEX: #FFA343 | Modern Palette

On White
1.99:1
FAIL
On Black
10.57:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFA343
RGB
255, 163, 67
HSL
30°, 100% ,63%
CMYK
0, 36, 74, 0

About Neon Carrot

Neon Carrot (#FFA343) is a color with RGB(255, 163, 67) and HSL(30.6°, 100%, 63.1%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #439FFF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #43FFA3 and #A343FF. The name comes from Neon Carrot (English).

  • HEX: #FFA343
  • RGB: 255, 163, 67
  • HSL: 30.6°, 100%, 63.1%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #439FFF
  • Triadic colors: #43FFA3, #A343FF
  • The name comes from Neon Carrot (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Neon Carrot #FFA343 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Neon Carrot #FFA343 pairs with #439FFF as its complementary color, and #43FFA3 and #A343FF in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Neon Carrot #FFA343 moves from dark #1A0D00 tones through the base color to lighter #FFF3E6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #C4C43A
Protanopia #B0B045
Tritanopia #FF9B9B
Achromatopsia #B8B8B8

Frequently Asked Questions

Neon Carrot (#FFA343) is a color with RGB(255, 163, 67) and HSL(30.6°, 100%, 63.1%).

#FFA343 pairs strongly with #439FFF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFA343 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#FFA343 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Neon Carrot is linked to Neon Carrot from English, meaning A bright, vivid orange color, reminiscent of a carrot but with an intensified, almost glowing quality, similar to neon lights..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Neon Carrot
Meaning A bright, vivid orange color, reminiscent of a carrot but with an intensified, almost glowing quality, similar to neon lights.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century

History

The color 'Neon Carrot' was notably introduced as one of the Crayola crayon colors in 1990. Its name reflects a trend in the late 20th century to create and name colors that evoked a sense of artificial brightness and vibrancy, often associated with 'neon' aesthetics. While carrots themselves are naturally orange, the 'neon' prefix suggests an amplified, almost electric version of that natural hue, aligning with the visual culture of the era that embraced bold and synthetic colors.

First Recorded Use

1990s

Cultural Associations

As a Crayola crayon color, 'Neon Carrot' holds a nostalgic place for many who grew up in the 1990s and early 2000s. It represents a playful and energetic shade of orange, often used in children's art for things like sunsets, flowers, or fantastical creatures. Its 'neon' descriptor also subtly connects it to the broader pop culture trends of the late 20th century, which saw a rise in neon signs, clothing, and graphic design.

Similar Named Colors
Deep Saffron #FF9933 ΔE 2.68
Rajah #FBAB60 ΔE 3.57
Vivid Gamboge #FF9900 ΔE 4.34
Yellow Orange #FFAE42 ΔE 4.43

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFA343;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFA343;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFA343;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFA343,
        #439FFF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFA343,
        #439FFF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$neon-carrot: #FFA343;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$neon-carrot-r: 255;
$neon-carrot-g: 163;
$neon-carrot-b: 67;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $neon-carrot;
    color: rgba($neon-carrot-r, $neon-carrot-g, $neon-carrot-b, 0.8);
}