papayawhip

#FFEFD5

CSS color

Papaya Whip (#FFEFD5) is a soft CSS off-white with the faintest peachy-cream tint, named after the warm tropical hue of blended papaya fruit. This delicate, barely-there warmth is close to white but with unmistakably tropical softness. Web designers use it as an alternative to stark white for backgrounds requiring warmth, particularly in food, lifestyle, and tropical-themed interfaces.

Color Values

HEX

#FFEFD5

RGB

255, 239, 213

HSL

37.1, 100.0%, 91.8%

HSV

37.1, 16.5%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 6.3%, 16.5%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.9581 0.0383 80.0

Properties

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #FFEFD5;
color: #FFEFD5;
border-color: #FFEFD5;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 100 #FFEDD5

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

18.56:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Compare With

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FFEFD5?

RGB(255, 239, 213) · HSL(37.1, 100.0%, 91.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 6.3%, 16.5%, 0.0%)

Does #FFEFD5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.13:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FFEFD5?

Use 000000 text on a #FFEFD5 background; contrast on black is 18.56:1.