Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Pale Papaya |
| SKU | 311-3DB |
| Hex | #DAAD89 |
| RGB | 218, 173, 137 |
| HSL | 27°, 52%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Pale Papaya
Pale Papaya sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Pale Papaya is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Pale Papaya within Dutch Boy's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #DAAD89 in HSL space. Pair Pale Papaya with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Dutch Boy Pale Papaya Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pale Papaya from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Dutch Boy 311-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pale Papaya
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pale Papaya is New Colonial Yellow (SW 2853) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Colonial Yellow swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pale Papaya
At Behr, the closest color to Pale Papaya is Santa Fe Tan (BXC-67) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Santa Fe Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pale Papaya
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Approaching Autumn (CSP-1090), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pale Papaya without repainting risk. See the full Approaching Autumn swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pale Papaya
Valspar has no exact twin of Pale Papaya. The nearest is Mojave Sunset (2005-8A) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.2 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mojave Sunset swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pale Papaya
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pale Papaya is Cheddar Biscuit (PPG1083-5) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cheddar Biscuit swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pale Papaya
Glidden has no exact twin of Pale Papaya. The nearest is Cozy Melon (70YR 45/261) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cozy Melon swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pale Papaya
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Pale Papaya is Cliff Brown (DEC711) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cliff Brown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pale Papaya
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Pale Papaya is Dutch Pink (NO. 62) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dutch Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pale Papaya
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Pale Papaya is Sweet Sue (1003). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Sweet Sue and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pale Papaya
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Pale Papaya is Sweet Sue (1003). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Sweet Sue and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pale Papaya
At Rodda, the closest color to Pale Papaya is Sienna (CA120) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sienna swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Pale Papaya
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Pale Papaya. The nearest is Pixie (PIXIE) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 39 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pixie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pale Papaya
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Pale Papaya is Sweet Sue (1003). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47). If Kompozit is your counter, order Sweet Sue and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →