Pithed Lemon 122-1DB is a yellow paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #F2ECD0, LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Citrone from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2ECD0 · 122-1DB
Pithed Lemon
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pithed Lemon Technical Profile
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Pithed Lemon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pithed Lemon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyPithed Lemon
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCitrone
Citrone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spotlight
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spotlight
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Feathered Fern
Valspar
Nearly identical
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oyster White
RAL
Nearly identical
Creme Brulee
Behr
Nearly identical
Soft Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
Summer Pear
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemon Ice
Kilz
Very similar
Air .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pithed Lemon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pithed Lemon
#F2ECD0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5BC76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pithed Lemon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pithed Lemon 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 Pithed Lemon.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pithed Lemon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pithed Lemon have?
Pithed Lemon by Dutch Boy has a neutral 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 Pithed Lemon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pithed Lemon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pithed Lemon are Citrone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spotlight by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pale Celery by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pithed Lemon'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 Pithed Lemon?
Pithed Lemon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.4, 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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Why Pithed Lemon's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.