ColorplanBenjamin Moore Papaya (CC-248) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 69. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Antique White (SW 6119), Farrow & Ball Matchstick (No.2013) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 68.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E5D7B9 |
| RGB | 229, 215, 185 |
| HSL | 41°, 46%, 81% |
About Papaya
Papaya (CC-248) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 69, Papaya has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Papaya's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Cornice Tan (CW-115); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Papaya changes with the light
Papaya has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Papaya's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Papaya will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Papaya can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Papaya will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Papaya in real homes
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Papaya equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.9
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 3.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.7
Also close: Farrow's Cream (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Papaya questions
What undertone does Papaya have?
Papaya has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Papaya's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Papaya a light or dark color?
Papaya has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 68.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 69, Papaya has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Papaya in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Antique White SW 6119 (close, ΔE 2.9); Farrow & Ball: Matchstick No.2013 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Navajo White 22 (very close, ΔE 2.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Papaya?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Papaya's undertone.
Where does Papaya work best?
Papaya works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 69, Papaya has visible color without darkening a room much.
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