Papaya 957 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E6D8BA, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Trade Secret from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6D8BA · 957
Papaya
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Papaya Technical Profile
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Papaya in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Papaya in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePapaya
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTrade Secret
Trade Secret
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
At The Beach
PPG
Nearly identical
Nature Trail
Behr
Nearly identical
Roycroft Vellum
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Trade Secret
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Meadow Dew
Valspar
Nearly identical
Beach House Beige
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Celestial Moon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Yards Of Muslin
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Papaya
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Papaya
#E6D8BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Papaya
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Papaya Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Papaya.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Papaya — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Papaya have?
Papaya by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Papaya in your own space before committing.
What colors match Papaya from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Papaya are Trade Secret by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Golden Weave by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), At The Beach by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Papaya's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Papaya?
Papaya has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Papaya's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.