What is the hex code for Papaya Whip?

The hex code for Papaya Whip is #FFEFD5. In RGB that is rgb(255, 239, 213), and in HSL it is hsl(37, 100%, 92%).

What RGB values make Papaya Whip?

Papaya Whip is 255 red, 239 green, and 213 blue, written as rgb(255, 239, 213).

Papaya Whip scores 1.13:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: papayawhip directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FFEFD5.

#FFEFD5

Papaya Whip is a white tone at #FFEFD5. It sits at 37 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 92% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Papaya Whip with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#FFFCF7

Tint 60%

#FFF9EE

Tint 40%

#FFF5E6

Tint 20%

#FFF2DD

Base

#FFEFD5

Shade 20%

#CCBFAA

Shade 40%

#998F80

Shade 60%

#666055

Shade 80%

#33302B

On white

Sample text

1.13:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

18.56:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Papaya Whip?: The hex code for Papaya Whip is #FFEFD5. In RGB that is rgb(255, 239, 213), and in HSL it is hsl(37, 100%, 92%).
What RGB values make Papaya Whip?: Papaya Whip is 255 red, 239 green, and 213 blue, written as rgb(255, 239, 213).
Is Papaya Whip readable as text on a white background?: Papaya Whip scores 1.13:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Papaya Whip a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: papayawhip directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FFEFD5.