Papaya vs Polvo de Oro paint color comparison

Papaya vs Polvo de Oro

PapayaSherwin-WilliamsvsPolvo de OroSherwin-WilliamsΔE 3.9 — Noticeable difference

Papaya and Polvo de Oro come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 55 vs 53 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 3.9 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Papaya
Sherwin-Williams · 6661
LRV54.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6661
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Polvo de Oro
Sherwin-Williams · 9012
LRV53.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9012
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Papaya vs Polvo de Oro Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Papaya on one side and Polvo de Oro 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.