Citron 0850 is a yellow paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #FFDE42, estimated LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bold Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Hirshfield's · #FFDE42 · 0850
Citron
74%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Citron Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFDE42
RGB255, 222, 66
Estimated LRV73.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandHirshfield's
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Compare alternatives to Citron
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Bold Yellow
Benjamin Moore
#FFDE3A
Close digital match
Citron
Vista Paint
#FFE041
Close digital match
Radiant Sunrise
Dunn-Edwards
#FFDD49
Close digital match
Acorn Squash
PPG
#FFDF38
Close digital match
Buzz-in
Behr
#FEDB39
Close digital match
Sweet Mustard
Valspar
#FBD950
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Saffron Yellow
RAL
#F5D033
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Wake Up
Kilz
#FFD754
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Lemon Twist
Sherwin-Williams
#FED95D
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#FED95D
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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
#FFDE42
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AED65C
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 Hirshfield's has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Bold Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Citron by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Radiant Sunrise 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 73.9, 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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