Citron 400B-4 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DFF652, estimated 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.
Behr · #DFF652 · 400B-4
Citron
69%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Citron Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFF652
RGB223, 246, 82
Estimated LRV69.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Citron
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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
Digital 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
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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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Citron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Citron have?
Citron 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 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 estimated lightness value 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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