ORANGES

Papaya Punch

#FCA07F

RGB 252, 160, 127 · HSL 16°, 95%, 74% · CMYK 0, 37, 50, 1

Papaya Punch is #FCA07F in HEX — rgb(252, 160, 127), hsl(16°, 95%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 50%, 1%).

Papaya Punch pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 16°, 95%, 74%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#FCA07F

RGB252, 160, 127

HSL16°, 95%, 74%

HSV16°, 50%, 99%

CMYK0, 37, 50, 1

Decimal16556159

CSS RGBrgb(252, 160, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(16, 95%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Peach Fizz S08H5

ΔE 1.5 · #FFA483

Vista Paint

Orange You Glad K-626

ΔE 1.7 · #FEA17D

Hallman-Lindsay

Creamy Orange Blush 1045

ΔE 2.9 · #FE9C7B

Benjamin Moore

Dusk 2013-40

ΔE 3.6 · #FF9F85

Behr

Lollipop P210-4

ΔE 3.6 · #FFA789

Valspar

Ripe Melon 2002-1C

ΔE 3.9 · #F8A47E

Dunn-Edwards

Pouring Copper DE5144

ΔE 4.2 · #FB9B82

PPG

Coral Silk 1195-5

ΔE 5.7 · #F2A37D

Sherwin-Williams

Sunset SW6626

ΔE 8 · #E2946F

Kobra

Pink 18

ΔE 8.1 · #F7A879

IKEA

IKEA068 68

ΔE 9.1 · #E09673

Kilz

Mischief LB260-01

ΔE 9.1 · #FAA06D

Dutch Boy

Vesa Peach VS-9111

ΔE 12.6 · #F3AC76

Colorhouse

Sprout .02 Sprout-02

ΔE 17.3 · #FCBA7D

Farrow & Ball

Red Earth 64

ΔE 18.1 · #C57B67

RAL

Beige Red 3012

ΔE 19.2 · #C1876B

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#FCA07F

#7EDAFC

Analogous

#FC7E9B

#FCA07F

#FCDE7E

Triadic

#FCA07F

#7EFC9F

#9F7EFC

Split-Complementary

#FCA07F

#7EFCDE

#7E9BFC

Tetradic

#FCA07F

#9BFC7E

#7EDAFC

#DE7EFC

Monochromatic

#DB3E06

#FA6833

#FCA07F

#FED7C8

#FEEDE6

Rectangle

#FCA07F

#DAFC7E

#7EDAFC

#9F7EFC

Compound

#FCA07F

#FCDE7E

#7EDAFC

#7E9BFC

Variations

Lighter

#FCB298

#F7C8B7

#F7E1D8

Darker

#FF672F

#D03700

#792000

Saturation

#D0B4AA

#FC9F7E

#FD9F7C

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCA07F

#D1C47C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCA07F

#B4B484

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCA07F

#FB9EA6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Papaya Punch 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

#FCA57A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FCA07F

Daylight 5500K

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

#EAAA9F

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE9E7

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.

#55C4EC

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: #FCA07F;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCA07F;

CSS Variable

--color-papaya-punch: #FCA07F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'papaya-punch': '#FCA07F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCA07F] text-[#FCA07F]

SCSS

$papaya-punch: #FCA07F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCA07F?

#FCA07F is Papaya Punch, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCA07F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Papaya Punch?

Papaya Punch 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 Papaya Punch?

Papaya Punch 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 Papaya Punch?

You can download Papaya Punch 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 Papaya Punch?

The hex code is #FCA07F. In RGB it's 252, 160, 127, and in HSL it's 16°, 95%, 74%.

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