Color Name: Papaya Whip
Hex Color Code: #FFEFD5
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 239, 213)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.3%, 16.5%, 0.0%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





Papaya whip is a representation of the color that would result if mashed papayas were blended with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt.

What color is Papaya Whip?

Papaya Whip color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Papaya Whip is #FFEFD5, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 239, 213).

In the RGB color model, Papaya Whip has a red value of 255, a green value of 239, and a blue value of 213. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.3% magenta, 16.5% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 37.1° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 91.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Papaya Whip has a hue of 37.1° (degrees), 16.5 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Papaya Whip is cool or warm?

The color Papaya Whip is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Papaya Whip? (For interior and product design)

Papaya Whip has an LRV of nearly 88. By LRV value, it is a whitish 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 Whip

Light Color


Compare LRV 88 of Papaya Whip with dark and light Color





Is Papaya Whip Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Papaya Whip meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Papaya Whip color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 239, 213)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
239 (93.7%)
Blue
213 (83.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.27%
Yellow
16.47%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(37.14deg, 100.0 %, 91.8 %)

Hue
37.14°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
91.76 %.

RYB

RYB(7, 39, 6)
Red
7 (2.7%)
Yellow
39 (15.4%)
Blue
6 (2.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
37.14°
Saturation
16.47 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 37.14°

W: 83.53 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 84.12

Y : 87.8

Z : 75.46

YXY

Y1 : 87.8

X : 0.34

Y2 : 0.35

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 6.27%

Y : 16.47%


LRV

~ 87.8 %

Munsell Color System

6.7Y 9.4/2.3

CIE-Lab

L : 95.08

A : 1.27

B : 14.52

CIE-Lch

L : 95.08

C : 14.57

H : 84.98

CIE-Luv

L : 95.08

U : 11

V : 21.24

Hunter-Lab

L : 93.7

A : -3.73

B : 17.84






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Papaya Whip


Here are the colors similar to Papaya Whip . 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.



#F7E7CE
Champagne
ΔE - 1.71 (98.3% similar)
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Blanched Almond
ΔE - 1.84 (98.2% similar)
#FAEBD7
Antique White
ΔE - 2.28 (97.7% similar)





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


Pantone PMS


Papaya Whip color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Papaya Whip to Pantone PMS


#F3E4CD
PANTONE 9180 C
ΔE - 2.53 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 9184 C
ΔE - 3.27 (96.7% similar)
#EDE1CF
PANTONE 9185 C
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)
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PANTONE 9200 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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RAL Classic


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#E9E0D2
RAL 9001 - Cream White
ΔE - 5.56 (94.4% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)
#F1ECE1
RAL 9010 - Pure White
ΔE - 6.22 (93.8% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 6.49 (93.5% similar)


British Standard 4800


Papaya Whip color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Papaya Whip to British Standard 4800


#E5E4D0
BS 12-B-15 - Seafoam
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#F4E7E0
BS 04-C-31 - Pink
ΔE - 7.91 (92.1% similar)





Paint similar to Papaya Whip


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Papaya Whip . 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.


Dunn-Edwards


Papaya Whip color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Papaya Whip to Dunn-Edwards


#FFEFD6
Blank Canvas (DE 5294)
ΔE - 0.37 (99.6% similar)
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Radiant Glow (DE 5224)
ΔE - 0.69 (99.3% similar)
#FFF1D8
Cream Puff (DE 5357)
ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
#FFF2D9
Malibu Sun (DE 5190)
ΔE - 1.35 (98.6% similar)


Behr


Papaya Whip color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Papaya Whip to Behr


#FBECD3
Frosty Melon (P220-1)
ΔE - 0.78 (99.2% similar)
#FCEBD1
Popcorn Ball (32)
ΔE - 0.92 (99.1% similar)
#FEEFD3
Pearly White (M270-1)
ΔE - 0.99 (99.0% similar)
#FAECD1
Nice Cream (OR-W04)
ΔE - 1.32 (98.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Papaya Whip color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Papaya Whip to Benjamin Moore


#F9EBD2
Devon Cream (914)
ΔE - 1.21 (98.8% similar)
#F9E9D1
Country White (898)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#FBEACD
Cream (2159-60)
ΔE - 1.44 (98.6% similar)
#F8EBD2
Peach Pie (127)
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)





PPG Paints


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#F6E6CB
Magnolia Spray (PPG1089-2)
ΔE - 1.96 (98.0% similar)
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Magnolia Blossom (PPG1090-1)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
#F4E8D1
Golden Mushroom (PPG1207-2)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
#F5E7D2
Pita Bread (PPG1089-1)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)


Valspar


Papaya Whip color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Papaya Whip to Valspar


#FDEECF
Champagne Tickle (3001-2C)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#F6E6CE
Champagne Toast (T558)
ΔE - 2.01 (98.0% similar)
#F5E5CB
Open Arms (V165)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)
#FAEDD9
Milk and Honey (T546)
ΔE - 2.13 (97.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Papaya Whip color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Papaya Whip to Sherwin Williams


#F3E6CE
Morning Sun (SW 6672)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
#F4E8D2
Crème (SW 7556)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#F3E3CA
Welcome White (SW 6658)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#F2E3CA
Vanillin (SW 6371)
ΔE - 2.62 (97.4% similar)








Color Combinations


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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.




Complementary / Opposite Color



FFEFD5
Papaya Whip

D5E5FF
Pale Aqua*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Papaya Whip - #FFEFD5?

Color that best contrast with Papaya Whip - #FFEFD5 is #D5E5FF, color name is Pale Aqua*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Papaya Whip - #FFEFD5?

Complementary or Opposite color for Papaya Whip - #FFEFD5 is #D5E5FF, color name is Pale Aqua*.






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