Benjamin Moore Papaya 957

Official color page:Papaya 957
Color code:957
Color name:Papaya
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Papaya?

Benjamin Moore 957 Papaya is a vibrant shade that brings warmth and energy to any space. This color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like ivory and taupe, creating a harmonious balance in the room. To add a pop of contrast, consider incorporating touches of deep navy or emerald green to complement Papaya's lively essence. The versatility of this color makes it a fantastic choice for adding personality and brightness to interiors.

What are Benjamin Moore Papaya undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Papaya undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#E5D7B9

RGB code:

229, 215, 185

Is Benjamin Moore Papaya 957 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 41° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

957 Papaya HSL code: 41, 46%, 81%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Papaya:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Papaya 957 vs Creamy Satin 1087

Our comparison outlines the key differences between the two colors to assist you in choosing the right one for your space.

Benjamin Moore Papaya 957 vs Benjamin Moore Creamy Satin 1087Open Papaya 957
LRV: 67.4%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 67.97%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Papaya 957 vs Cayman Islands 952

Wondering how these two paint colors differ? Let us help you choose the perfect paint color for your home with our comparison.

Benjamin Moore Papaya 957 vs Benjamin Moore Cayman Islands 952Open Papaya 957
LRV: 67.4%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 65.85%
Light color
Temperature: warm