Papaya Color – #fe985c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Papaya color hex code is #fe985c, and it is composed of 100% red, 60% green and 36% blue.
Papaya is a light, bright, and warm color at 64% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.13:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Papaya color (#fe985c) against dark backgrounds.

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Papaya Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Papaya, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #fe985c |
| RGB | rgb(254,152,92) |
| HSL | hsl(22,98.8%,67.8%) |
| CMYK | 0, 40, 64, 0 |
| HSV | 22, 64, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 60, 36 |
| XYZ | 54, 44.3, 15.8 |
| LAB | 72.4, 33, 47.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 64% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.13 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 9.86 (passes WCAG AA) |
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