Dazzle vs Papaya paint color comparison

Dazzle vs Papaya

DazzleSherwin-WilliamsvsPapayaSherwin-WilliamsΔE 75.9 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Dazzle reads as blue, while Papaya reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 55 vs 22, Papaya will read as the brighter of the two — a 32-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Dazzle's cool character against Papaya's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 75.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Dazzle
Sherwin-Williams · 6962
LRV22.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6962
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Papaya
Sherwin-Williams · 6661
LRV54.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6661
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Dazzle vs Papaya Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dazzle on one side and Papaya on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.