This hue is inspired by the orange flesh of the papaya, a tropical fruit cultivated for thousands of years in Central America and southern Mexico before spreading worldwide. Its rich color comes from carotenoids—especially beta-cryptoxanthin and lycopene (with smaller amounts of beta-carotene)—that not only give the fruit its vibrant glow but also contribute to its nutritional value. When sliced open, the papaya’s orange interior contrasts beautifully with its green to yellow skin and glossy black seeds, creating a palette as striking as it is appetizing. Long celebrated in tropical cuisines and now enjoyed worldwide, the soft radiance of papaya flesh evokes freshness, sweetness, and the lush abundance of the tropics.