ORANGES

Papaya

#FE985C

RGB 254, 152, 92 · HSL 22°, 99%, 68% · CMYK 0, 40, 64, 0

Papaya is #FE985C in HEX — rgb(254, 152, 92), hsl(22°, 99%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 64%, 0%).

Papaya pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 22°, 99%, 68%. 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#FE985C

RGB254, 152, 92

HSL22°, 99%, 68%

HSV22°, 64%, 100%

CMYK0, 40, 64, 0

Decimal16685148

CSS RGBrgb(254, 152, 92)

CSS HSLhsl(22, 99%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Chinese Lantern 1196-6

ΔE 4.3 · #F09056

Behr

Adventure Orange 270D-5

ΔE 4.6 · #F29656

Dunn-Edwards

Fresh Cantaloupe DE5159

ΔE 4.9 · #FF9C68

Dulux

Baby Melon S09H6

ΔE 5 · #FF9F68

Vista Paint

Autumn Splendor K-593

ΔE 5.3 · #FE9150

Valspar

Fresh Persimmons 2009-1

ΔE 5.4 · #F58E4B

Hallman-Lindsay

Cocktail Hour 976

ΔE 5.5 · #FD9A52

Benjamin Moore

Party 139

ΔE 7.1 · #FDA468

Kilz

Liger LH210

ΔE 8.3 · #EA8A42

Sherwin-Williams

Outgoing Orange SW6641

ΔE 10.8 · #E6955F

Kobra

Orange 12

ΔE 11.8 · #F07B42

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 12.5 · #D88950

Colorhouse

Create .02 Create-02

ΔE 15.1 · #FF963A

RAL

Deep Orange 2011

ΔE 17.6 · #EC7C26

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 19.5 · #D69C54

Farrow & Ball

Charlotte's Locks 268

ΔE 21.8 · #D65F3D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#FE985C

#5DC3FE

Analogous

#FE5D72

#FE985C

#FEE95D

Triadic

#FE985C

#5DFE98

#985DFE

Split-Complementary

#FE985C

#5DFEE9

#5D72FE

Tetradic

#FE985C

#72FE5D

#5DC3FE

#E95DFE

Monochromatic

#C14701

#FE6810

#FE985C

#FFC8A9

#FFEFE6

Rectangle

#FE985C

#C3FE5D

#5DC3FE

#985DFE

Compound

#FE985C

#FEE95D

#5DC3FE

#5D72FE

Variations

Lighter

#FEAC7D

#F7C3A5

#F6DDCF

Darker

#FF6C16

#BF4600

#6F2900

Saturation

#C6A795

#FE985D

#FF985C

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

2.13:1

Fail

vs Black

9.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FE985C

#D1C058

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FE985C

#AFAF66

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FE985C

#FE949E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

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

#FE9F60

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#FE985C

Daylight 5500K

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

#EBA484

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEEAE7

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.

#3DAAE9

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: #FE985C;

CSS — background

background-color: #FE985C;

CSS Variable

--color-papaya: #FE985C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'papaya': '#FE985C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FE985C] text-[#FE985C]

SCSS

$papaya: #FE985C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FE985C?

#FE985C is Papaya, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FE985C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Papaya?

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 Papaya?

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 Papaya?

You can download 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 Papaya?

The hex code is #FE985C. In RGB it's 254, 152, 92, and in HSL it's 22°, 99%, 68%.

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