Papaya Whip DE5164 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFD1AF, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #FFD1AF · DE5164
Papaya Whip
70%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Papaya Whip Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFD1AF
RGB255, 209, 175
Estimated LRV70.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#FFD2B0
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#FFD2B0
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Valspar
#FDD0AF
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#FFCFAD
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#F9D1B3
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Colors That Work With Papaya Whip
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Papaya Whip from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Papaya Whip are Dunhill by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Delicious Melon by Behr (a close digital match), Simply Peach by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Papaya Whip's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.