Ref. #AFD548 · P360-5
Citrus Peel
47%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Citrus Peel Technical Profile
What color is Citrus Peel? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #AFD548. Colors similar to Citrus Peel include Vista Paint Burst of Lime, Dunn-Edwards Citrus Leaf, Dutch Boy Temptations. Citrus Peel has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 47 gives Citrus Peel depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Citrus Peel
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Citrus Peel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Citrus Peel
#AFD548
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#84BF73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Citrus Peel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Citrus Peel 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 Citrus Peel.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Citrus Peel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Citrus Peel have?
Citrus Peel by Behr has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Citrus Peel from other brands?
The closest matches are Burst of Lime by Vista Paint (#AFD54F), Citrus Leaf by Dunn-Edwards (#B3D157), Temptations by Dutch Boy (#A3CD39). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Citrus Peel?
Citrus Peel has an LRV of 47.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Citrus Peel's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.