Papaya Whip Color (#FFEFD5)
Papaya Whip is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FFEFD5. Papaya Whip is a very pale, warm cream with an orange-yellow tint. It is close to white but visibly warmer.
Color Overview & Formats
papayawhipLuminance: 0.8780| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FFEFD5 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(255, 239, 213) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 100%, 92%) | Hue (37°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (92%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(37, 16%, 100%) | Hue, Saturation (16%), Value/Brightness (100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 0%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.958 0.038 80.0) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #FFEFD5; /* or papayawhip */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #FFEFD5, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Papaya Whip reaches 18.56:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Papaya Whip?
These 6 colors all go well with Papaya Whip (#FFEFD5), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Papaya Whip: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Papaya Whip (HSL 37°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (37° to 217°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (7° and 67°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (157° and 277°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 18.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 1.13:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 13.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 5.07:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Papaya Whip Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#FFEFD5)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
papayawhip = #ffefd5 (rgb(255, 239, 213))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for page backgrounds, cards, alternating table rows and warm, gentle layouts. On Papaya Whip, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (18.56:1); white text fails even for large text (1.13:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Papaya Whip?
Yes. Black text on Papaya Whip has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 18.56:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Papaya Whip?
No. White text on Papaya Whip has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.13:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Papaya Whip?
Brown, Saddle Brown, Maroon, Dark Slate Gray, Navy and Teal all go well with Papaya Whip. Brown (6.26:1), Saddle Brown (6.27:1), Maroon (9.68:1), Dark Slate Gray (7.89:1) and Navy (14.15:1) have enough contrast for text on Papaya Whip; Teal works better as a background or accent.
Is papaya whip orange or cream?
It is a cream. Papaya Whip (#FFEFD5) has an orange-yellow hue of 37°, but its lightness of 92% makes it read as warm off-white rather than orange.