Citrus Zest 390B-6 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #ECCC39, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soleil from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECCC39 · 390B-6
Citrus Zest
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Citrus Zest Technical Profile
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Citrus Zest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Citrus Zest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCitrus Zest
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSoleil
Soleil
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Crushed Pineapple
PPG
Nearly identical
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Sunrays
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Basket of Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Basket of Gold
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dandelion Chain
Valspar
Very similar
Daisy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mary'S Canary
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wake Up
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Citrus Zest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Citrus Zest
#ECCC39
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABCB67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Citrus Zest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Citrus Zest 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 Zest.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Citrus Zest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Citrus Zest have?
Citrus Zest by Behr has a neutral 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 Citrus Zest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Citrus Zest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Citrus Zest are Soleil by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Crushed Pineapple by PPG (a near-identical match), Lemon Zest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Citrus Zest'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 Citrus Zest?
Citrus Zest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 61.3, 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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Related Reading
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 Citrus Zest's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.