Summer Citrus by Behr paint color
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Ref. #FF650A · S-G-270

Summer Citrus

36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Summer Citrus S-G-270 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FF650A, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Light My Fire from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Summer Citrus Technical Profile

HEX Code#FF650A
RGB255, 101, 10
LRV36.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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Summer Citrus in Every Brand

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

BehrSummer Citrus
Very similar
Vista PaintLight My Fire

Light My Fire

Vista Paint

Very similar

Electric Orange

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Pastel Orange

RAL

Very similar

Lava Lamp

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Bird of Paradise

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Orange Burst

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

Island Orange

Valspar

Visible difference

Invigorate

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Pumpkin Patch

PPG

Visible difference

Hyperactive

Kilz

Visible difference

Charlotte's Locks

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Summer Citrus

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Summer Citrus

#FF650A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#D6C65C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Summer Citrus

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Summer Citrus

Complement

Artesian Water

Summer Citrus Room Palettes

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

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Marrakech Brown

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Spiced Potpourri

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Hint of Mauve

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Taos Turquoise

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Summer Citrus.

Mango Madness

Behr · S-G-280

#FF730C

Kumquat

Behr · 230B-7

#FE550D

Orange Burst

Behr · 230B-6

#FF621F

Crushed Orange

Behr · 250B-7

#EB5509

Citrus Blast

Behr · S-G-260

#EC5B19

Solar Flare

Behr · S-G-250

#F15B1F

More orange colors from other brands

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

Sunflower Fields

Benjamin Moore · 174

#F6B650

Coral Canyon

Vista Paint · 7991

#FFAA76

Cameo White

Valspar · 7002-21

#F0E3CD

Amber Moon

Vista Paint · 7985

#FFD8AB

Cool December

Dunn-Edwards · DEW383

#FDFBF8

Sassy Yellow

Hirshfield's · 0933

#F0C374

Summer Citrus — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Summer Citrus have?
Summer Citrus by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Summer Citrus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Citrus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Citrus are Light My Fire by Vista Paint (a very close match), Electric Orange by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Pastel Orange by RAL (a very close match) — the best options for getting Summer 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 Summer Citrus?
Summer Citrus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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