Papaya Whip hex code
The hex code for papaya whip is #FFEFD5. In RGB that is rgb(255, 239, 213) and in HSL it is hsl(37, 100%, 92%).
The hex code for papaya whip is #FFEFD5. In RGB that is rgb(255, 239, 213) and in HSL it is hsl(37, 100%, 92%).
Papaya Whip · #FFEFD5
Colour codes
- HEX
- #FFEFD5
- RGB
- rgb(255, 239, 213)
- HSL
- hsl(37, 100%, 92%)
- CMYK
- 0, 6, 16, 0
- CSS name
- papayawhip
- Contrast on white
- 1.13:1
- Contrast on black
- 18.56:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #fff2dd
40% lighter · #fff5e6
60% lighter · #fff9ee
80% lighter · #fffcf7
20% darker · #ccbfaa
40% darker · #998f80
60% darker · #666055
80% darker · #33302b
Complementary colour
Papaya Whip · #FFEFD5
Opposite on the colour wheel · #d6e6ff
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for papaya whip?
The hex code for papaya whip is #FFEFD5. In RGB that is rgb(255, 239, 213) and in HSL it is hsl(37, 100%, 92%).
Can I use papaya whip for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 on white and 18.56:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with papaya whip?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #D6E6FF. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of papaya whip instead.
Is papaya whip a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword papayawhip, so color: papayawhip and color: #FFEFD5 render exactly the same.