# Sherwin Williams Papaya

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/papaya-sw-6661](https://plan-home.com/color/papaya-sw-6661)

Sherwin Williams Papaya SW 6661 is a light, sun-warmed orange with a clear peachy-apricot cast. Its golden undertone keeps it from reading pink, while the softened saturation makes it easier to use than a sharper citrus orange. In bright daylight, Papaya looks fresh and luminous; under warm evening bulbs, it settles into a richer baked-peach tone. It suits breakfast nooks, children’s rooms, powder rooms, or an accent wall where a cheerful wash of color is wanted without visual heaviness. Pair this shade with creamy whites, warm sand tones, pale wood, woven natural fibers, or muted teal accents for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Papaya
- **Color code:** SW 6661
- **HEX:** #efb97b
- **RGB:** 239, 185, 123
- **LRV:** 54.66%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 32° Saturation: 48.54% Value: 93.73%
- **HSL:** hsl(32, 78, 71)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 22.59 Yellow: 48.54 Key: 6.27
- **YIQ:** Y: 194.078 I: 52.102 Q: -7.871
- **XYZ:** X: 56.523 Y: 54.482 Z: 26.273
- **CIE Lab:** L:78.742 a:12.096 b:38.837
- **CIE Luv:** L:78.742 u:40.442 v:47.514
- **Decimal:** 15710587
- **Hunter Lab:** 73.812, 7.518, 30.565

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Soft Marigold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-soft-marigold-160)
- [Sherwin Williams Polvo de Oro](https://plan-home.com/color/polvo-de-oro-sw-9012)
- [Sherwin Williams Surprise Amber](https://plan-home.com/color/surprise-amber-sw-6654)
- [Sherwin Williams Classical Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/classical-gold-sw-2831)
- [Benjamin Moore Golden Mist](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-golden-mist-2158-40)
- [Behr Sunburst](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sunburst)
- [Benjamin Moore Orange Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-orange-ice-166)
- [Benjamin Moore August Morning](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-august-morning-2156-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Gamboge](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gamboge-cw-285)
- [Behr Mac N Cheese](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mac-n-cheese)
- [Benjamin Moore Beeswax](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-beeswax-2157-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Citrus Blossom](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-citrus-blossom-123)
- [Sherwin Williams Sunrise](https://plan-home.com/color/sunrise-sw-6668)
- [Benjamin Moore Seville Oranges](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seville-oranges-131)
- [Benjamin Moore Peach Crisp](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-peach-crisp-159)
- [Behr Pyramid Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-pyramid-gold)
- [Benjamin Moore Amber Waves](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amber-waves-2159-40)
- [Behr Squash Bisque](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-squash-bisque)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Melon Tint](https://plan-home.com/color/melon-tint-sw-7117)
- [Sherwin Williams Inviting Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/inviting-ivory-sw-6372)
- [Sherwin Williams Dollop Of Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/dollop-of-cream-sw-7120)
- [Sherwin Williams Harvester](https://plan-home.com/color/harvester-sw-6373)
- [Sherwin Williams Belvedere Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/belvedere-cream-sw-0067)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Summer Day](https://plan-home.com/color/summer-day-sw-6662)
- [Sherwin Williams Yarrow](https://plan-home.com/color/yarrow-sw-6669)
- [Sherwin Williams Olden Amber](https://plan-home.com/color/olden-amber-sw-9013)
- [Sherwin Williams Sunflower](https://plan-home.com/color/sunflower-sw-6678)
- [Sherwin Williams Classical Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/classical-gold-sw-2831)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Rainstorm](https://plan-home.com/color/rainstorm-sw-6230)
- [Sherwin Williams Bewitching Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/bewitching-blue-sw-6960)
- [Sherwin Williams Dazzle](https://plan-home.com/color/dazzle-sw-6962)
- [Sherwin Williams Salty Dog](https://plan-home.com/color/salty-dog-sw-9177)
- [Sherwin Williams Moscow Midnight](https://plan-home.com/color/moscow-midnight-sw-9142)
- [Sherwin Williams Soar](https://plan-home.com/color/soar-sw-6799)
- [Sherwin Williams Jacaranda](https://plan-home.com/color/jacaranda-sw-6802)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/orange-paint-colors/sw6661

## 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.