Sweet Papaya LB130-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #DE9981, 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.
Ref. #DE9981 · LB130-01
Sweet Papaya
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Papaya Technical Profile
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Sweet Papaya in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Papaya in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSweet Papaya
Nearly identical
PPGOpal Fire
Opal Fire
PPG
Nearly identical
Coral Ridge
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sockeye
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Alexandra Peach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dazzle And Delight
Behr
Very similar
Coral Glow
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Alexandra Peach
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sweetened Melon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Presidio Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Papaya
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
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Sweet 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sweet Papaya in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Papaya from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Papaya are Opal Fire by PPG (a near-identical match), Coral Ridge by Valspar (a near-identical match), Venetian Plaster by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Papaya's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.