Bright Citrus by Behr paint color
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Ref. #FFBCAC · 240A-3

Bright Citrus

65%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Bright Citrus 240A-3 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFBCAC, LRV 65 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shade of Shell from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Bright Citrus Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFBCAC
RGB255, 188, 172
LRV65.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBehr

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Bright Citrus in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Bright Citrus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrBright Citrus
Nearly identical
Vista PaintShade of Shell

Shade of Shell

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Crushed Grapefruit

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pink Canopy

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Mystic Tulip

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Jovial

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Rustique

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Coral Flower

PPG

Very similar

Lite Coral

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Mandarin Mimosa

Kilz

Very similar

Nancy's Blushes

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Petal .03

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Bright Citrus

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Bright Citrus

#FFBCAC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#D6B15C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Bright Citrus

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pink Beach

Complement

Little Pond

Bright Citrus Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Split Rail

Pop

Spirit Warrior

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Spiced Potpourri

Pop

Pesto

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Caribbean Green

Pop

El Capitan

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Bright Citrus.

Peach Damask

Behr · 240C-3

#FABBAE

Coral Confection

Behr · 270C-3

#FFC4AB

Sunkissed Apricot

Behr · HDC-CT-14A

#F2BDAA

Fresh Salmon

Behr · PPH-28

#FBB1A2

Salm0n Fresco

Behr · PPH-28 (HISP)

#FBB1A2

Malibu Peach

Behr · 210A-3

#FFBBBE

More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Caliente

Benjamin Moore · AF-290

#8B2829

Red Red Rose

PPG · 90RR 18/450

#C75361

Jay's New Toy

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#A0293D

Gabriel’s Gift

Vista Paint · 8062

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Pink Cadillac

Benjamin Moore · 2002-70

#FEE8E9

Oriental Red

Kilz · LA120-02

#7D3436

Bright Citrus — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Bright Citrus have?
Bright Citrus by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bright Citrus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bright Citrus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bright Citrus are Shade of Shell by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Crushed Grapefruit by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pink Canopy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bright Citrus'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 Bright Citrus?
Bright Citrus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.

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