Papaya Whip DE5164 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFD1AF, LRV 70 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dunhill from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFD1AF · DE5164
Papaya Whip
70%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Papaya Whip Technical Profile
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Papaya Whip in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Papaya Whip in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsPapaya Whip
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDunhill
Dunhill
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Delicious Melon
Behr
Nearly identical
Simply Peach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mellow Glow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunfish
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Peach Beryl
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Peach Chiffon
PPG
Very similar
Something Sweet
Kilz
Very similar
Avid Apricot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Setting Plaster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Papaya Whip
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Papaya Whip
#FFD1AF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6CD5C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Papaya Whip
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Papaya Whip 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Papaya Whip.
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 Whip — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Papaya Whip have?
Papaya Whip by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) 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 Whip in your own space before committing.
What colors match Papaya Whip from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Papaya Whip are Dunhill by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Delicious Melon by Behr (a near-identical match), Simply Peach by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Papaya Whip'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 Whip?
Papaya Whip has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Papaya Whip's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.