Papaya Whip is a very light, vivid shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFEFD5, which equals rgb(255, 239, 213) in RGB and hsl(37, 100%, 92%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M6 Y16 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFEFD5 - RGB
255, 239, 213 - HSL
37°, 100%, 92% - CMYK
0, 6, 16, 0 - Family
Orange - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Papaya Whip
Orange shades feel warm, friendly and optimistic. They sit between the intensity of red and the cheer of yellow, and work well for buttons, highlights and playful brands. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 18.56:1. Its complementary color is #D6E6FF.
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Papaya Whip color codes
| HEX | #FFEFD5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 239, 213) |
| HSL | hsl(37, 100%, 92%) |
| HSV | 37°, 16%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 6%, 16%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16773077 |
Shades and tints of Papaya Whip
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFCF8 - 100
#FFFAF1 - 200
#FFF7EA - 300
#FFF4E3 - 400
#FFF2DC - 500
#FFEFD5 - 600
#D5C7B2 - 700
#AA9F8E - 800
#80786B - 900
#555047 - 950
#2B2824
Color harmonies for Papaya Whip
- Complementary
#D6E6FF≈ Palest Bright Cerulean - Analogous −30°
#FFDBD6≈ Palest Bright Vermilion - Analogous +30°
#FAFFD6≈ Light Goldenrod Yellow - Triadic +120°
#D6FFEF≈ Palest Bright Aquamarine - Triadic +240°
#EFD6FF≈ Palest Bright Grape - Split 150°
#D6FAFF≈ Palest Bright Cyan - Split 210°
#DBD6FF≈ Palest Bright Iris
Contrast and accessibility of Papaya Whip
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Papaya Whip | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Papaya Whip | Aa | 18.56:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Papaya Whip
background-color: #FFEFD5;color: #FFEFD5;background-color: rgb(255, 239, 213);background-color: hsl(37, 100%, 92%);:root { --color-papaya-whip: #FFEFD5; }class="bg-[#FFEFD5]"Colors similar to Papaya Whip
- Palest Bright Amber
#FAEED1 - Palest Bright Marigold
#FAF2D1 - Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Palest Amber
#FFF0CC - Blanched Almond
#FFEBCD - Palest Bright Tangerine
#FAEAD1 - Palest Tangerine
#FFEBCC - Palest Soft Marigold
#F5EFD6 - Palest Bright Gold
#FAF6D1 - Palest Marigold
#FFF5CC - Palest Soft Amber
#F5ECD6 - Palest Soft Gold
#F5F2D6
More orange shades
- Light Salmon
#FFA07A - Linen
#FAF0E6 - Moccasin
#FFE4B5 - Navajo White
#FFDEAD - Old Lace
#FDF5E6 - Orange Red
#FF4500 - Sandy Brown
#F4A460 - Wheat
#F5DEB3 - Amber
#FFBF00 - Champagne
#F7E7CE - Bronze
#CD7F32
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Papaya Whip?
The HEX code for Papaya Whip is #FFEFD5.
What is the RGB value of Papaya Whip?
Papaya Whip has an RGB value of 255, 239, 213 (rgb(255, 239, 213)). In HSL it is 37°, 100%, 92%.
What text color should I use on Papaya Whip?
Use black text on Papaya Whip. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 and black text has 18.56:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Papaya Whip?
The complementary color of Papaya Whip is #D6E6FF. Analogous colors #FFDBD6 and #FAFFD6 also pair well.