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Sherwin-Williams Papaya
SW 6661 · #EFB97B · LRV ~54.5
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Paloma Tan (~96% proximity)Papaya (SW 6661) is a mid-tone orange from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 54.5 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Paloma Tan (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Papaya in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
54.5 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 6661
HEX
#EFB97B
RGB
239, 185, 123
HSL
32°, 78%, 71%
Family
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Papaya FAQ
What is the LRV of Papaya?
Papaya has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Papaya in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Paloma Tan (DE5297), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Old Plaster (P013), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Surprise Amber (HGSW6654), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Soft Marigold (160), ~95% proximity; PPG: Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08), ~93% proximity; Behr: Mac N Cheese (M260-5), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), ~82% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.