Sweet Papaya LB130-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #DE9981, estimated LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Opal Fire from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #DE9981 · LB130-01
Sweet Papaya
40%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Papaya Technical Profile
HEX Code#DE9981
RGB222, 153, 129
Estimated LRV39.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Sweet Papaya
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Papaya
#DE9981
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDAB75
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Papaya
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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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Sweet Papaya — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Papaya have?
Sweet Papaya by Kilz 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 Sweet Papaya from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Papaya are Opal Fire by PPG (a close digital match), Coral Ridge by Valspar (a close digital match), Venetian Plaster by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sweet 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 Sweet Papaya?
Sweet Papaya has a estimated lightness value of 39.9, 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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