Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Pretty Papaya |
| SKU | 107-5DB |
| Hex | #F4A076 |
| RGB | 244, 160, 118 |
| HSL | 20°, 85%, 71% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Dutch Boy Pretty Papaya
Pretty Papaya sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Pretty 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Valspar
Behr
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Pretty 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 #F4A076 in HSL space. Pair Pretty 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 Pretty Papaya Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pretty 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 107-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Pretty Papaya
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Pretty Papaya is Pumpkin Hue (1024). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If Kompozit is your counter, order Pumpkin Hue and you'll get the same color. See the full Pumpkin Hue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pretty Papaya
Valspar's nearest match is Ripe Melon (2002-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.9 vs 46) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Pretty Papaya without repainting risk. See the full Ripe Melon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pretty Papaya
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pretty Papaya is Pumpkin Hue (1024) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Hue swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pretty Papaya
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pretty Papaya is Copper River (PPG1196-5) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copper River swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pretty Papaya
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Pretty Papaya is Inventive Orange (SW 6633) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Inventive Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pretty Papaya
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Pretty Papaya is Prairie Sun (DET463) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prairie Sun swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pretty Papaya
At Behr, the closest color to Pretty Papaya is Sweet Curry (M230-5) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Curry swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pretty Papaya
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Pretty Papaya. The nearest is Peach Cobbler (2169-40) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Peach Cobbler swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pretty Papaya
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Pretty Papaya — the nearest deck color, Delicata (C2-558), is clearly different (ΔE 8.92). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 107-5DB instead. See the full Delicata swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pretty Papaya
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Pretty Papaya — the nearest deck color, Blooth Pink (NO. 9806), is clearly different (ΔE 9.93). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 107-5DB instead. See the full Blooth Pink swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pretty Papaya
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Pretty Papaya — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 11.1). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 107-5DB instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Pretty Papaya
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Pretty Papaya — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 11.97). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 107-5DB instead. See the full Rosita swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Pretty Papaya
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Pretty Papaya — the nearest deck color, Cottage Feel (JG-40), is clearly different (ΔE 14.19). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 107-5DB instead. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →