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Papaya Whip

#FAECD1

Papaya Whip is a warm light color with the hex code #FAECD1. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 250, 236, 209 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 6%, 16%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Papaya Whip color values

HEX
#FAECD1
RGB
250, 236, 209
HSL
40°, 80%, 90%
CMYK
0, 6, 16, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Papaya Whip sits at 40° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Papaya Whip is rendered as rgb(250, 236, 209), where the red channel dominates at 250, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Papaya Whip translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 6M 16Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 6% magenta, 16% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Papaya Whip

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FAECD1;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 250, 236, 209;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FAECD1',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 6%
Y: 16%
K: 2%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(250, 236, 209)
rgba(250, 236, 209, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 40° on the color wheel

Lucid logo
Lucid
Rolex logo
Rolex
Guinness logo
Guinness
Slack logo
Slack

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FAECD1?
#FAECD1 is Papaya Whip, a warm light color with RGB values of 250, 236, 209. It has a hue of 40°, 80% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FAECD1?
The RGB color code for #FAECD1 is rgb(250, 236, 209). This means it contains 250 red, 236 green, and 209 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Papaya Whip a warm or cool color?
Papaya Whip (#FAECD1) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FAECD1 in CSS?
You can use #FAECD1 in CSS with: background-color: #FAECD1; or color: #FAECD1; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 236, 209). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 6%, 16%, 2%.

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