Citron 74 is a orange paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #F5D27B, estimated LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Warm Glow from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Farrow & Ball · #F5D27B · 74
Citron
67%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Citron Technical Profile
HEX Code#F5D27B
RGB245, 210, 123
Estimated LRV66.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandFarrow & Ball
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Warm Glow
Behr
#F4D37B
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Broadway Lights
Benjamin Moore
#F4D380
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Summertime
Dunn-Edwards
#F2D178
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Ginger Ale
PPG
#EFD079
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Honey Bees
Sherwin-Williams
#FBD682
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Aspire .04
Colorhouse
#F0D181
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Amber Pearl
Valspar
#F3D57E
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Sun Touched
Vista Paint
#F8D473
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Golden Glow
Hirshfield's
#EECB71
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Lemonette
Kilz
#FBD473
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Bone Ivory
Dutch Boy
#FFD880
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Colors That Work With Citron
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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
Digital 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
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Citron — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Citron have?
Citron by Farrow & Ball has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Citron from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Citron are Warm Glow by Behr (a close digital match), Broadway Lights by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Summertime by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value of 66.9, 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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