Clearly Citrus 116-3DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #FDE8B6, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is September Morning from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDE8B6 · 116-3DB
Clearly Citrus
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Clearly Citrus Technical Profile
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Clearly Citrus in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clearly Citrus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyClearly Citrus
Nearly identical
BehrSeptember Morning
September Morning
Behr
Nearly identical
Frosted Lemon
PPG
Nearly identical
Good Vibrations
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Solar Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cream Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pale Organza
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hawaiian Cream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
They call it Mellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Summer Wish
Valspar
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clearly Citrus
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clearly Citrus
#FDE8B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBD35F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clearly Citrus
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clearly Citrus 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Clearly Citrus.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Clearly Citrus — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clearly Citrus have?
Clearly Citrus by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Clearly Citrus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clearly Citrus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clearly Citrus are September Morning by Behr (a near-identical match), Banana Cream by Behr (a near-identical match), Frosted Lemon by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Clearly 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 Clearly Citrus?
Clearly Citrus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Clearly Citrus's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.