Papaya vs Soar

Papaya and Soar come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Papaya belongs to the beige family and Soar to the blue family. The 16-point LRV gap — 70 for Soar vs 55 for Papaya — means Soar will open up a space more effectively. Where Papaya leans warm, Soar reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 51.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.