# Benjamin Moore Papaya

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-papaya-957](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-papaya-957)

Benjamin Moore Papaya 957 is a light, muted beige with a noticeable creamy yellow cast and a soft, sun-warmed appearance. Its low saturation keeps it from reading overly golden, so it can function as a gentle neutral on larger wall areas. In bright daylight, Papaya looks airy and lightly buttery; under warm evening lamps, its beige depth becomes more apparent. It suits living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where crisp white might feel too stark, especially alongside ivory trim, pale oak, linen upholstery, and natural woven textures. Pair it with warm whites, clay-toned accents, or subdued olive greens for a grounded palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Papaya
- **Color code:** 957
- **HEX:** #E5D7B9
- **RGB:** 229, 215, 185
- **LRV:** 67.40%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 41° Saturation: 19.21% Value: 89.8%
- **HSL:** hsl(41, 46, 81)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.11 Yellow: 19.21 Key: 10.2
- **YIQ:** Y: 215.766 I: 17.983 Q: -6.374
- **XYZ:** X: 65.37 Y: 68.763 Z: 55.715
- **CIE Lab:** L:86.387 a:0.028 b:16.56
- **CIE Luv:** L:86.387 u:10.144 v:23.909
- **Decimal:** 15062969
- **Hunter Lab:** 82.923, -4.402, 18.211

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Vellum](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-vellum-sw-2833)
- [Benjamin Moore Cornice Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cornice-tan-cw-115)
- [Behr Limescent](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-limescent)
- [Benjamin Moore Lighthouse Landing](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lighthouse-landing-1044)
- [Benjamin Moore Ocean Beach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ocean-beach-958)
- [Benjamin Moore Almond Bisque](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-almond-bisque-269)
- [Benjamin Moore Standish White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-standish-white-hc-32)
- [Benjamin Moore Malton](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-malton-1073)
- [Sherwin Williams Echelon Ecru](https://plan-home.com/color/echelon-ecru-sw-7574)
- [Behr Pale Parsnip](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pale-parsnip)
- [Benjamin Moore Twisted Oak Path](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-twisted-oak-path-226)
- [Behr Caraway Seeds](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-caraway-seeds)
- [Benjamin Moore Barbados Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-barbados-sand-1094)
- [Benjamin Moore Mohair](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mohair-1058)
- [Benjamin Moore Delaware Putty](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-delaware-putty-240)
- [Behr Comfy Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-comfy-beige)
- [Behr Scribe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-scribe)
- [Behr Wax Sculpture](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-wax-sculpture)
- [Benjamin Moore Consentino Chardonnay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-consentino-chardonnay-247)
- [Sherwin Williams Dirty Martini](https://plan-home.com/color/dirty-martini-sw-9119)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Navajo White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-navajo-white-oc-95)
- [Benjamin Moore Twisted Oak Path](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-twisted-oak-path-226)
- [Benjamin Moore Pale Almond](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pale-almond-oc-2)
- [Benjamin Moore Collector's Item](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-collectors-item-af-45)
- [Benjamin Moore French White](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-french-white-1093)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Mustard Seed](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mustard-seed-222)
- [Benjamin Moore Cornice Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cornice-tan-cw-115)
- [Benjamin Moore Pittsfield Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pittsfield-buff-hc-24)
- [Benjamin Moore Dunmore Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dunmore-cream-hc-29)
- [Benjamin Moore Powell Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-powell-buff-hc-35)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Normandy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-normandy-2129-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Feather Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-feather-gray-2127-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bachelor-blue-1629)
- [Benjamin Moore Mineral Alloy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mineral-alloy-1622)
- [Benjamin Moore Coastline](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coastline-af-570)
- [Benjamin Moore Comet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-comet-1628)
- [Benjamin Moore Andes Summit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-andes-summit-csp-600)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/957

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.