Citrus Spice 1216-6 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E6D943, LRV 67 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sun Bright from Vista Paint (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6D943 · 1216-6
Citrus Spice
67%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Citrus Spice Technical Profile
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Citrus Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Citrus Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCitrus Spice
Very similar
Vista PaintSun Bright
Sun Bright
Vista Paint
Very similar
Green Papaya
Behr
Very similar
Lemon Grove
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Gilded
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lavish Lime
Valspar
Very similar
Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Zingy!
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Gone Wild
Kilz
Very similar
Sun's Glory
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Frolic
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Beeswax .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Citrus Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Citrus Spice
#E6D943
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0C86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Citrus Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Citrus Spice 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Citrus Spice.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Citrus Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Citrus Spice have?
Citrus Spice by PPG has a cool (green) 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 Citrus Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Citrus Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Citrus Spice are Sun Bright by Vista Paint (a very close match), Green Papaya by Behr (a very close match), Lemon Grove by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Citrus Spice'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 Citrus Spice?
Citrus Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Citrus Spice's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.