Citron 400B-4 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DFF652, LRV 69 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sulfur Yellow from RAL (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFF652 · 400B-4
Citron
69%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Citron Technical Profile
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Citron in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Citron in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCitron
Very similar
RALSulfur Yellow
Sulfur Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Limelight
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Wow
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Ripe Pear
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Fresh Lemonade
PPG
Visible difference
Citrus Tickle
Valspar
Visible difference
Liming
Kilz
Visible difference
Petal .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Perfectly Pear
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Lemon Peel
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Center Stage
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Citron
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Citron
#DFF652
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8AD062
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Citron
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Citron 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Citron.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Citron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Citron have?
Citron by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Citron in your own space before committing.
What colors match Citron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Citron are Sulfur Yellow by RAL (a very close match), Limelight by Benjamin Moore (a close match), Wow by Vista Paint (a close match) — the best options for getting Citron'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 Citron?
Citron has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Citron's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.