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Sherwin-Williams Papaya

SW 6661 · #EFB97B · LRV 54.5

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Paloma Tan is a 96% match

Papaya (SW 6661) is a mid-tone orange from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 54.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Paloma Tan (96% match).

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LRV

54.5 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6661

HEX

#EFB97B

RGB

239, 185, 123

HSL

32°, 78%, 71%

Family

Oranges

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Papaya FAQ

What is the LRV of Papaya?

Papaya has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 54.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Papaya in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Paloma Tan (DE5297), 96%; Valspar: Old Plaster (P013), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Surprise Amber (HGSW6654), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Soft Marigold (160), 95%; PPG: Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08), 93%; Behr: Mac N Cheese (M260-5), 93%; Glidden: Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), 82%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Papaya?

The HEX code of Papaya (SW 6661) is #EFB97B, RGB 239, 185, 123. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.