Papaya vs Yarrow paint color comparison

Papaya vs Yarrow

PapayaSherwin-WilliamsvsYarrowSherwin-WilliamsΔE 10.9 — Distinct difference

Papaya and Yarrow come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 6-point LRV gap — 55 for Papaya vs 48 for Yarrow — means Papaya will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 10.9 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.

Color Details

Papaya
Sherwin-Williams · 6661
LRV54.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6661
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Yarrow
Sherwin-Williams · 6669
LRV48.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6669
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Papaya vs Yarrow Simulated Comparison

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