Bitter Lemon M310-6 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A19939, estimated LRV 31 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Be Yourself from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A19939 · M310-6
Bitter Lemon
31%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Bitter Lemon Technical Profile
HEX Code#A19939
RGB161, 153, 57
Estimated LRV30.7
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Bitter Lemon
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Be Yourself
PPG
#9B983D
Close digital match
Forest Moss
Benjamin Moore
#9B993E
Similar digital color
Rain Boots
Vista Paint
#A49537
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#A5953B
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#9D913C
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#989746
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#9E903B
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RAL
#AEA04B
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#9D9950
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#AC9825
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#B29445
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Colors That Work With Bitter Lemon
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bitter Lemon
#A19939
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8CA964
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bitter Lemon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bitter Lemon Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Bitter Lemon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bitter Lemon have?
Bitter Lemon by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bitter Lemon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bitter Lemon are Be Yourself by PPG (a close digital match), Forest Moss by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Rain Boots by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Bitter Lemon's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Bitter Lemon?
Bitter Lemon has a estimated lightness value of 30.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Bitter Lemon's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.