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Citron
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Citron Technical Profile
What color is Citron? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F5D27B. Colors similar to Citron include Behr Warm Glow, Benjamin Moore Broadway Lights, Dunn-Edwards Summertime. Citron has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 67, 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 warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Citron
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Warm Glow
Behr
Nearly identical
Broadway Lights
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Summertime
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Honey Bees
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Amber Pearl
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sun Touched
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Golden Glow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Citron
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Citron
#F5D27B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7CE64
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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Citron.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Citron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Citron have?
Citron by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Citron from other brands?
The closest matches are Warm Glow by Behr (#F4D37B), Broadway Lights by Benjamin Moore (#F4D380), Summertime by Dunn-Edwards (#F2D178). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Citron?
Citron has an LRV of 66.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Citron's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.