Citron DE5473 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D5C757, LRV 56 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soupy Green from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D5C757 · DE5473
Citron
56%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
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Citron in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Citron in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCitron
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySoupy Green
Soupy Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pepperoncini
Behr
Nearly identical
Frolic
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
September Sun
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bright Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sunlit Meadow
Valspar
Very similar
Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Force Of Nature
PPG
Very similar
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Umbrella
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Green Gone Wild
Kilz
Visible difference
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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 sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Citron in your own space before committing.
What colors match Citron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Citron are Soupy Green by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pepperoncini by Behr (a near-identical match), Cilantro Lime by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Citron'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 Citron?
Citron has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.7, 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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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 Citron's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.