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Sweet Papaya

#DE9981

RGB 222, 153, 129 · HSL 15°, 58%, 69% · CMYK 0, 31, 42, 13

Sweet Papaya is #DE9981 in HEX — rgb(222, 153, 129), hsl(15°, 58%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 31%, 42%, 13%).

Sweet Papaya pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 15°, 58%, 69%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DE9981

RGB222, 153, 129

HSL15°, 58%, 69%

HSV15°, 42%, 87%

CMYK0, 31, 42, 13

Decimal14588289

CSS RGBrgb(222, 153, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(15, 58%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Sweet Papaya LB130-01

Exact match

PPG

Opal Fire 1192-5

ΔE 2.1 · #E49C86

Valspar

Coral Ridge 2003-6A

ΔE 2.2 · #E59E85

Sherwin-Williams

Persimmon SW6339

ΔE 2.6 · #D9987C

Vista Paint

Alexandra Peach C-1058

ΔE 2.7 · #DC9784

Behr

Dazzle And Delight MQ1-27

ΔE 2.9 · #D7987D

Dulux

Italian Clay S08F5

ΔE 3.1 · #D69579

Hallman-Lindsay

Alexandra Peach 1059

ΔE 3.3 · #DB9785

Benjamin Moore

Tuscan CSP-1130

ΔE 3.4 · #D7977A

Dunn-Edwards

Rose Dusk DE5150

ΔE 5.9 · #E5A192

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 6.8 · #E09673

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 9 · #C1876B

Kobra

Pink 19

ΔE 9.6 · #FAA495

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 11 · #C57B67

Dutch Boy

Brick Orange 7476

ΔE 15.1 · #C27654

Colorhouse

Clay .07 Clay-07

ΔE 15.5 · #C27355

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DE9981

#82C7DE

Analogous

#DE8299

#DE9981

#DEC782

Triadic

#DE9981

#82DE99

#9982DE

Split-Complementary

#DE9981

#82DEC7

#8299DE

Tetradic

#DE9981

#99DE82

#82C7DE

#C782DE

Monochromatic

#9D472A

#CE6846

#DE9981

#EECABF

#FAEFEB

Rectangle

#DE9981

#C7DE82

#82C7DE

#9982DE

Compound

#DE9981

#DEC782

#82C7DE

#8299DE

Variations

Lighter

#E4AD9B

#E7C4B8

#EFDED8

Darker

#D26A47

#9F4223

#5E2613

Saturation

#BEA9A2

#DE9982

#EE9172

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.34:1

Fail

vs Black

8.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DE9981

#BDB380

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DE9981

#A7A784

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DE9981

#DD979D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Sweet Papaya reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#E69F7C

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#DE9981

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#D3A4A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#62B0CA

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #DE9981;

CSS — background

background-color: #DE9981;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-papaya: #DE9981;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-papaya': '#DE9981' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DE9981] text-[#DE9981]

SCSS

$sweet-papaya: #DE9981;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE9981?

#DE9981 is Sweet Papaya, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #DE9981 warm or cool?

Sweet Papaya reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sweet Papaya?

Sweet Papaya works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Sweet Papaya?

Sweet Papaya pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sweet Papaya?

You can download Sweet Papaya on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Sweet Papaya?

The hex code is #DE9981. In RGB it's 222, 153, 129, and in HSL it's 15°, 58%, 69%.

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