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Sherwin Williams Papaya (SW 6661) Paint Color


Color Name: Papaya (SW 6661)
Hex Color Code: #EFB97B
RGB Color Code: RGB(239, 185, 123)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 22.6%, 48.5%, 6.3%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Papaya (SW 6661) color - its meaning and example


What color is Papaya (SW 6661)?

Papaya (SW 6661) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Papaya (SW 6661) is #EFB97B, and the RGB color code is RGB(239, 185, 123).

In the RGB color model, Papaya (SW 6661) has a red value of 239, a green value of 185, and a blue value of 123. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 22.6% magenta, 48.5% yellow, and 6.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 32.1° (degrees), 78.4 % saturation, and 71.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Papaya (SW 6661) has a hue of 32.1° (degrees), 48.5 % saturation and 93.7 % brightness/value.


Papaya (SW 6661) is cool or warm?

The color Papaya (SW 6661) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Papaya (SW 6661)?

Papaya (SW 6661) has an LRV of nearly 54. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Papaya (SW 6661)

Light Color


Compare LRV 54 of Papaya (SW 6661) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 54 puts Sherwin Williams Papaya (SW 6661) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Papaya (SW 6661) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(239, 185, 123)
Red
239 (93.7%)
Green
185 (72.5%)
Blue
123 (48.2%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
22.59%
Yellow
48.54%
Key
6.27%

HSL

HSL(32.07deg, 78.4 %, 71.0 %)

Hue
32.07°
Saturation
78.38 %.
Lightness
70.98 %.

RYB

RYB(46, 98, 23)
Red
46 (18.0%)
Yellow
98 (38.6%)
Blue
23 (9.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
32.07°
Saturation
48.54 %.
Brightness / Value
93.73 %.

HWB

H: 32.07°

W: 48.24 %

B: 6.27 %

XYZ

X : 56.52

Y : 54.48

Z : 26.28

YXY

Y1 : 54.48

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.4

CMY

C : 6.27%

M : 27.45%

Y : 51.76%


LRV

~ 54.5 %

Munsell Color System

9.9YR 7.7/6.6

CIE-Lab

L : 78.74

A : 12.1

B : 38.83

CIE-Lch

L : 78.74

C : 40.67

H : 72.69

CIE-Luv

L : 78.74

U : 40.44

V : 47.5

Hunter-Lab

L : 73.81

A : 7.52

B : 30.56






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Papaya (SW 6661) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Papaya (SW 6661) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#E6BE8A
Pale Gold
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#E5AA70
Fawn
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#FFB97B
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ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
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Burlywood
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Papaya (SW 6661) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Papaya (SW 6661) to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Papaya (SW 6661) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Papaya (SW 6661) to Pantone PMS


#EFBE7D
PANTONE 156 C
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#FFC27B
PANTONE 149 C
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#E1B87F
PANTONE 7508 C
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#DEB681
PANTONE 3596 C
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Papaya (SW 6661) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Papaya (SW 6661) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


Papaya (SW 6661) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Papaya (SW 6661) to British Standard 4800


#E4AC74
BS 06-C-33 - Cameo
ΔE - 3.66 (96.3% similar)
#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 6.53 (93.5% similar)
#DDB158
BS 08-B-17 - Fawn
ΔE - 7.52 (92.5% similar)
#F0BC56
BS 08-C-31 - Blush Stone
ΔE - 7.69 (92.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Papaya (SW 6661) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Papaya (SW 6661) to RAL Classic


#D2AA6D
RAL 1002 - Sand Yellow
ΔE - 6.13 (93.9% similar)
#F6A950
RAL 1017 - Saffron Yellow
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#D0B084
RAL 1001 - Beige
ΔE - 6.99 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Papaya (SW 6661) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Papaya (SW 6661) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Papaya (SW 6661) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Papaya (SW 6661) to Sherwin Williams


#EFB97B
Papaya (SW 6661)
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#E8B87F
Polvo de Oro (SW 9012)
ΔE - 1.64 (98.4% similar)
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Surprise Amber (SW 6654)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
#EABF86
Bee's Wax (SW 7682)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Papaya (SW 6661) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Papaya (SW 6661) to Dunn-Edwards


#E9B679
Paloma Tan (DE 5297)
ΔE - 1.18 (98.8% similar)
#F6BC77
Amber Dawn (DE 5277)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#F9BC7D
Rich Honey (DE 5227)
ΔE - 2.08 (97.9% similar)
#FEC382
Apricot Appeal (DE 5234)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)


Valspar


Papaya (SW 6661) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Papaya (SW 6661) to Valspar


#ECB479
Old Plaster (P013)
ΔE - 1.57 (98.4% similar)
#EEB377
Spun Gold (3001-5C)
ΔE - 2.05 (98.0% similar)
#F5BE86
Almond Butter (3001-4A)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)
#EABC86
Glazed Ginger (8002-17C)
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)





Benjamin Moore


Papaya (SW 6661) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Papaya (SW 6661) to Benjamin Moore


#E8B981
Golden Mist (2158-40)
ΔE - 1.86 (98.1% similar)
#EBBC7F
Orange Ice (166)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#ECB36D
August Morning (2156-40)
ΔE - 2.16 (97.8% similar)
#E6B271
Gamboge (CW-285)
ΔE - 2.20 (97.8% similar)


Behr


Papaya (SW 6661) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Papaya (SW 6661) to Behr


#EDB36F
Sunburst (PPU6-03)
ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#E4B070
Mac N Cheese (M260-5)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#E7B17C
Squash Bisque (M240-5)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#E1B781
Beehive (M270-5)
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)


PPG Paints


Papaya (SW 6661) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Papaya (SW 6661) to PPG Paints


#FBC17B
Zing (PPG1203-5)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#E6B570
Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#E1B270
Lion's Mane (PPG1207-5)
ΔE - 3.34 (96.7% similar)
#DFB170
Tesoros (PPG17-20)
ΔE - 3.64 (96.4% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Sherwin Williams Papaya (SW 6661) - #EFB97B color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Sherwin Williams Papaya (SW 6661) - #EFB97B Color Images and Patterns


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#EFB97B
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