Fresh Citrus LE220-02 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #FAD992, LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet Butter from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAD992 · LE220-02
Fresh Citrus
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fresh Citrus Technical Profile
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Fresh Citrus in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Citrus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzFresh Citrus
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSweet Butter
Sweet Butter
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Applesauce
Behr
Nearly identical
Naples Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wheat Grain
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sun Splashed
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toasted Wheat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Maybe Maui
PPG
Nearly identical
Precious Nectar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sun Splashed
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Citrus
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Citrus
#FAD992
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCD161
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Citrus
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Fresh 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.
Fresh Citrus — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Citrus have?
Fresh Citrus by Kilz 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 Fresh Citrus in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Citrus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Citrus are Sweet Butter by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Applesauce by Behr (a near-identical match), Naples Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fresh 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 Fresh Citrus?
Fresh Citrus has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 72.0, 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 Fresh Citrus's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.