Papaya

Papaya by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Papaya sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 32°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 55%. Saturation is around 78%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 71%. Hue is close to 32°. The hex value is #efb97b. The RGB value is 239, 185, 123.

Papaya has brightness around 55%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match Papaya with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Papaya works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Papaya is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.