Citrus Blast 2018-30 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FFB32A, LRV 52 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Whisper from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFB32A · 2018-30
Citrus Blast
52%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Citrus Blast Technical Profile
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Citrus Blast in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Citrus Blast in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCitrus Blast
Nearly identical
Vista PaintLemon Whisper
Lemon Whisper
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soft Boiled
Behr
Nearly identical
Morning Sunrise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lemon Whisper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ambered Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ripe Pumpkin
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Melon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Fall Gold
PPG
Very similar
Aloha
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Citrus Blast
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Citrus Blast
#FFB32A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Citrus Blast
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Citrus Blast 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Citrus Blast.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Citrus Blast — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Citrus Blast have?
Citrus Blast by Benjamin Moore 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 Citrus Blast in your own space before committing.
What colors match Citrus Blast from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Citrus Blast are Lemon Whisper by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Soft Boiled by Behr (a near-identical match), Morning Sunrise by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Citrus Blast'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 Blast?
Citrus Blast has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.7, 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 Blast's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.