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papayawhip is #ffefd5 in hexadecimal, rgb(255, 239, 213) in decimal and hsl(37, 100, 92) in HSL. This page lists its harmonies, lightness steps and contrast against black and white — all copyable.
HEX · RGB · HSL
| HEX | #ffefd5 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 239, 213) |
| HSL | hsl(37, 100%, 92%) |
Harmonies
Complementary
#d6e6ffAnalogous
#ffdbd6#faffd6Triadic
#d6ffef#efd6ffSplit complementary
#d6faff#dbd6ffTints & shades
#ffd48f#ffe2b3#ffefd6#fff7eb#fff7ebAccessibility
| vs #ffffff | 1.13:1 |
| vs #000000 | 18.56:1 |
| Suggested text color | #000000 · 18.56:1 · WCAG AAA |
Similar named colors
FAQ
What is the HEX code for papayawhip?
papayawhip is #ffefd5 in hex, rgb(255, 239, 213) in decimal and hsl(37, 100%, 92%) in HSL. In CSS you can write either color: papayawhip; or color: #ffefd5; — they are equivalent.
What colors go with papayawhip?
The complementary #d6e6ff gives the strongest contrast, the analogous pair #ffdbd6 / #faffd6 is the safest, and the triad #d6ffef / #efd6ff adds more tension. All three are derived from the 37° hue of #ffefd5.
Does #ffefd5 read better on white or black?
Its contrast is 1.13:1 against white and 18.56:1 against black. Use #000000 text on it — that gives 18.56:1, which meets WCAG AAA.
Is a named color different from a hex color?
No. CSS named colors are just syntactic sugar for standard six-digit hex values; browsers resolve them to identical results in every modern engine.