Benjamin Moore

Papaya

957 / CC-248

Papaya is a warm tan from Benjamin Moore carrying a faint blush undertone that softens its overall appearance. With an LRV of 67.4, it reflects a good amount of light while maintaining enough color to read as more than a basic neutral. It functions well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where a warm, open feel is needed.

White Sand and Muslin pair closely for a tonal scheme, while Kendall Charcoal and Hale Navy offer strong value contrast. Sea Foam can be introduced to highlight the subtle pink in its base.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

957 / CC-248

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Papaya in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Papaya under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Papaya under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

41°

Orange Family

Lightness

81%

Light

Saturation

46%

Moderate

LRV

67.4

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#E5D7B9

RGB Decimal

229, 215, 185

RGB Percent

89.8%, 84.3%, 72.5%

HSL

40.9, 45.8%, 81.2%

HSV

40.9, 19.2%, 89.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 6.1%, 19.2%, 10.2%

YIQ

215.8, 18.0, -6.4

XYZ

65.37, 68.76, 55.73

CIE Lab

86.39, 0.03, 16.55

CIE Luv

86.39, 10.14, 23.89

Hunter Lab

82.92, 0.03, 14.84

Decimal

15062969

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Papaya Hay Antiquity Grandiose

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Papaya Polished Marble Spun Cotton Westhighland White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Papaya Graupel Hopeful Dream Twilight Mist

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Papaya Honeydew Melon Sweet Peach Lantana Lime

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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