#FF9470
Orange family

Papaya

Also known as: tropical · playful · inviting · vibrant · juicy
Hex #FF9470
RGB rgb(255, 148, 112)
HSL hsl(15°, 100%, 72%)
CMYK 0 · 42 · 56 · 0

Meaning

The psychology, symbolism and cultural history of Papaya.

In many cultures, papaya symbolizes health and vitality due to its rich nutritional content, while in Caribbean traditions, it represents warmth and hospitality. Contrastingly, in Western contexts, it often conveys a sense of playfulness and creativity.

The term 'papaya' is derived from the Spanish word 'papaya', which itself comes from the indigenous Taíno word 'papaya'. First documented in the early 16th century, the fruit became popular in Europe after being introduced by explorers like Christopher Columbus.

tropicalplayfulinvitingvibrantjuicy

Similar colors

The closest colors to Papaya by perceived distance.

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Shades & tints

9 variations of Papaya by lightness, from dark to light.

-40% #854D3A
-30% #A35F48
-20% #C27055
-10% #E08263
BASE #FF9470
+15% #FFA181
+30% #FFAE92
+50% #FFBBA3
+70% #FFC7B5

Complementary

Colors that pair beautifully with Papaya on the color wheel.

Palettes

Curated 5-color combinations featuring Papaya.

#FF9470
#009688
#FFFFFF
#FF5722
#FFC107

Tropical Escape

Vibrant energy
#FF9470
#E91E63
#F5F5F5
#FF9800
#4CAF50

Sunset Bliss

Warm serenity
#FF9470
#4A148C
#BDBDBD
#C2185B
#FFEB3B

Exotic Delight

Bold contrast

Used by

Brands and institutions known for using Papaya.

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