Mangoes come in many different colors, but the most common color for a ripe mango is yellow. However, there are also red, green, and orange mangos. The color of a perfectly ripe mango can vary depending on the variety. Ripe mangos typically have speckles of brown, but this isn't always an indicator that mango is ripe. You can also smell the fruit near the stem to see if it has a sweet scent; if it does, then it's safe to select that mango.