Pale Papaya 311-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DAAD89, LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Sue from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAAD89 · 311-3DB
Pale Papaya
47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pale Papaya Technical Profile
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Pale Papaya in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Papaya in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPale Papaya
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSweet Sue
Sweet Sue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Casabella
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Sue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Apricot
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Eastern Spice
Behr
Very similar
Cosy Chair
Valspar
Very similar
Soft Copper Orange
PPG
Very similar
Cliff Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Raw Wood
Kilz
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Papaya
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Papaya
#DAAD89
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9B579
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Papaya
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Pale 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.
Pale Papaya — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Papaya have?
Pale Papaya by Dutch Boy 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 Pale Papaya in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Papaya from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Papaya are Sweet Sue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Casabella by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Indian Summer by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale 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 Pale Papaya?
Pale Papaya has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Papaya's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.