Ref. #D5C757 · DE5473
Citron
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Citron Technical Profile
What color is Citron? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #D5C757. Colors similar to Citron include Sherwin-Williams Frolic, Vista Paint September Sun, Benjamin Moore Bright Gold. Citron has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 56, Citron sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Citron reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Citron
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Citron
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Citron
#D5C757
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A1BE74
Trim & Molding
Pure 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
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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Citron.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Citron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Citron have?
Citron by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Citron from other brands?
The closest matches are Frolic by Sherwin-Williams (#D9C661), September Sun by Vista Paint (#D0BE55), Bright Gold by Benjamin Moore (#CEBD48). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Citron?
Citron has an LRV of 55.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Citron's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.