Approximate on-screen swatch (#FF7417) — not a paint formula.
McLaren · Orange · metallic
McLaren Papaya Spark
By CarWhere Research · Updated
Papaya Spark is a metallic orange McLaren paint offered through MSO (McLaren Special Operations). MSO paint option on the McLaren Artura in the UK palette. Its approximate on-screen hex is #FF7417 — a screen match, not a paint formula. To confirm a specific car left the factory in Papaya Spark, check that car's build sheet by VIN.
| Official name | Papaya Spark |
|---|---|
| Also searched as | papaya orange McLaren |
| Color family | Orange |
| Finish | metallic |
| Paint code | No verified public code |
| Program | Special order (MSO (McLaren Special Operations)) |
| Approximate hex | #FF7417· RGB 255, 116, 23 · on-screen approximation |
Where Papaya Spark has been offered
- •MSO paint option on the McLaren Artura in the UK palette
- •One of three exclusive MSO colors on the 2014 650S Can-Am, a 50-car limited run[1]
About Papaya Spark
Papaya Spark is McLaren Special Operations' modern papaya: a brighter, sparklier orange than standard McLaren Orange, aimed at owners who want the heritage hue with more pop. It is offered as an MSO-priced paint rather than a no-cost color.
- •Priced in the MSO paint tier on the Artura, above the Elite tier
- •Offered on the 650S Can-Am with Agrigan Black and Sarigan Quartz[1]
Papaya Spark hex code
The closest on-screen match we use for Papaya Spark is #FF7417 (RGB 255, 116, 23). Treat it as an approximation for design work: metallic paint shifts with light and viewing angle, and no hex value can reproduce it. For paint, use the factory code recorded for the specific car.
Was this McLaren built in Papaya Spark?
Check a specific McLaren's factory paint and options by VIN. The build sheet shows the exterior color and interior trim recorded for that car, plus installed options and packages when the build data includes them. The availability check is free — $9.99 only if we find build data for that exact VIN. No subscription.
Colors similar to Papaya Spark
Nearest orange shades by approximate on-screen color.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the paint code for McLaren Papaya Spark?
We have not found a published, verifiable paint code for Papaya Spark, so we don't list one. The color recorded for a specific car appears in its factory build documentation and VIN build data.
What is the Papaya Spark hex code?
#FF7417 (RGB 255, 116, 23) is CarWhere's approximate on-screen match for Papaya Spark. It is a screen approximation, not a paint formula — real metallic paint changes with light, and a body shop mixes from the factory code, not a hex value.
Which McLaren models were offered in Papaya Spark?
MSO paint option on the McLaren Artura in the UK palette. One of three exclusive MSO colors on the 2014 650S Can-Am, a 50-car limited run. Availability varies by market and model year; the build sheet for a specific VIN shows the color that car was actually built in.
Is Papaya Spark a standard or special-order McLaren color?
Papaya Spark is documented as a special-order color through MSO (McLaren Special Operations), outside the standard paint list on most models.
How can I check if a McLaren was originally painted Papaya Spark?
Run its 17-character VIN through the McLaren build sheet. The availability check is free; if build data exists for that exact VIN, the $9.99 report shows the exterior color and interior trim recorded for the car, plus installed options and packages when the build data includes them.
Sources
Primary sources are the manufacturer's own media and configurator pages; secondary sources are automotive media and paint references.
- McLaren 650S — Wikipedia (secondary source)
Related
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