Papaya 957 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E6D8BA, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #E6D8BA · 957
Papaya
67%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Papaya Technical Profile
HEX Code#E6D8BA
RGB230, 216, 186
Estimated LRV67.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Compare alternatives to Papaya
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Trade Secret
Vista Paint
#E5D8BB
Close digital match
At The Beach
PPG
#E7D9B9
Close digital match
Nature Trail
Behr
#E6D7BB
Close digital match
Roycroft Vellum
Sherwin-Williams
#E8D9BD
Close digital match
Trade Secret
Hirshfield's
#E6D8BD
Close digital match
Meadow Dew
Valspar
#E5D6B5
Close digital match
Beach House Beige
Dutch Boy
#ECDBBB
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Stone .01
Colorhouse
#E1D6BB
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Celestial Moon
Dunn-Edwards
#E3D4B9
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Matchstick
Farrow & Ball
#E4D5BC
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Yards Of Muslin
Kilz
#EDDDC4
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Colors That Work With Papaya
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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
Digital 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
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Papaya — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Papaya have?
Papaya by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Papaya from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Papaya are Trade Secret by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Golden Weave by Vista Paint (a close digital match), At The Beach by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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