CSS Named Color
Copy-ready color values
HEX
#FFEFD5RGB
rgb(255, 239, 213)HSL
hsl(37, 100%, 92%)HSV
hsv(37, 16%, 100%)CMYK approx.
cmyk(0, 6, 16, 0)Color value table
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FFEFD5 | |
| RGB | rgb(255, 239, 213) | |
| HSL | hsl(37, 100%, 92%) | |
| HSV | hsv(37, 16%, 100%) | |
| CMYK approx. | cmyk(0, 6, 16, 0) | |
| CSS keyword | papayawhip |
Contrast and classification
LightLightness1.13:1Contrast with white18.56:1Contrast with blackRed / OrangeColor family
Shade and tint preview
White 10%#FFF1D9
White 30%#FFF4E2
White 70%#FFFAF2
White 90%#FFFDFB
Black 10%#E6D7C0
Black 30%#B3A795
Black 70%#4D4840
Black 90%#1A1815
Harmony palettes
Complementary
#00102A#3D495DAnalogous
#FDEFDA#FFECD8Triadic
#EFD5FF#D5FFEFSplit complementary
#2E3B50#000D22Using Papayawhip
Papayawhip works best when it is chosen with contrast, surrounding colors, and interface state in mind. Use the HEX value for static CSS, RGB when you need channel-level control, and HSL when adjusting lightness or saturation for hover states. The CMYK value is an approximate screen-to-print conversion, so print workflows should still rely on calibrated design software or a printer profile.
CSS, SCSS, and Tailwind examples
:root {
--color-papayawhip: #ffefd5;
}
.button-primary {
background: var(--color-papayawhip);
color: #000000;
}
$papayawhip: #ffefd5;
// Tailwind arbitrary value
class="bg-[#ffefd5] text-white"