Papaya Whip
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Papaya Whip is a light, desaturated shade sitting between cream and pale orange. It offers a soft, warm alternative to sterile white and functions well as a background for minimalist UI designs. Pair it with deep charcoal text to maximize readability, as the contrast remains excellent. The hex code for this color is #ffefd5.
Questions about Papaya Whip
What is the hex code for Papaya Whip?
Papaya Whip is #ffefd5. In RGB that is rgb(255, 239, 213), in HSL hsl(37, 100%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 16%, 0%.
What colors pair best with Papaya Whip #ffefd5?
Is #ffefd5 suitable for large blocks of text?
Papaya Whip is an excellent background choice for large text areas because its warmth is less fatiguing than pure white. Ensure your foreground text uses a dark, high-contrast color like charcoal to maintain accessibility standards.
Is Papaya Whip readable on white or black?
Papaya Whip has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.55:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.