Papaya 6661 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EFB97B, LRV 55 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Seville Orange from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFB97B · 6661
Papaya
55%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Papaya Technical Profile
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Papaya in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Papaya in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsPapaya
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSeville Orange
Seville Orange
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Paloma Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Marigold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spun Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Eastern Amber
Behr
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Sauce
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mom's Apple Pie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Suebee Honey
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Amberwave
PPG
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Papaya
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Papaya
#EFB97B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6C969
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Papaya
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to 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.
Papaya — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Papaya have?
Papaya by Sherwin-Williams 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 in your own space before committing.
What colors match Papaya from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Papaya are Seville Orange by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Paloma Tan by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Soft Marigold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Papaya?
Papaya has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Papaya's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.