Papayawhip colour (#FFEFD5)
Papayawhip is very light an orange with hex code #FFEFD5, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 255, 239, 213; in HSL 37°, 100%, 92%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Papayawhip colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Papayawhip in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FFEFD5 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 239, 213) |
| RGB (0–1) | 1.000, 0.937, 0.835 |
| HSL | hsl(37, 100%, 92%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 6%, 16%, 0% |
| CSS | color: papayawhip; |
Shades and tints of Papayawhip
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ffebcc | #ffd899 | #ffc466 | #ffb133 | #ff9d00 | #cc7e00 | #995e00 | #663f00 | #331f00 |
Colours that go with Papayawhip
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #d6e6ff | |
| Triadic | #d6ffef | #efd6ff |
| Analogous | #faffd6 | #ffdbd6 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| antiquewhite | #faebd7 | very close |
| blanchedalmond | #ffebcd | very close |
| cornsilk | #fff8dc | very close |
| lightgoldenrodyellow | #fafad2 | very close |
| beige | #f5f5dc | very close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Papayawhip against white is 1.13:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 18.56:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Papayawhip background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Papayawhip?
#FFEFD5.
What is Papayawhip in RGB?
rgb(255, 239, 213).
What colour is complementary to Papayawhip?
#d6e6ff, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.