Papaya whip
Papaya whip is a very light, vivid color from the orange family. Hex code #FFEFD5.
Color codes
- CSS name
papayawhip - HEX
#FFEFD5 - RGB
rgb(255 239 213) - HSL
hsl(37 100% 92%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(37, 16%, 100%) - OKLCH
oklch(95.8% 0.038 80) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 0%)
White text
1.13:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
18.55:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Papaya whip in CSS and design
Papaya whip is a very light, vivid color from the orange family. Papaya whip is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: papayawhip;
color: #FFEFD5;
color: rgb(255 239 213);
color: hsl(37 100% 92%);For text on papaya whip, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for papaya whip?
#FFEFD5. In CSS you can also use the keyword papayawhip, which works in every browser.
What is papaya whip in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(255 239 213), in HSL hsl(37 100% 92%). For print, cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 0%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on papaya whip?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 18.55:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 1.13:1.
Which colors go with papaya whip?
Its complementary color is #EAF2FE, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #FFEDE4 and #F2F4D7. The palette generator builds more combinations.