Citronella 6915 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CBA901, estimated LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Acidified from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #CBA901 · 6915
Citronella
41%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Citronella Technical Profile
HEX Code#CBA901
RGB203, 169, 1
Estimated LRV41.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyyellow
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Acidified
Dutch Boy
#CBA901
Close digital match
Mustard Field
Vista Paint
#D2B11D
Similar digital color
Broom Yellow
RAL
#D6AE01
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Citronette
Behr
#C5AA26
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PPG
#CEB02A
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Valspar
#BFA303
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Brassy
Dunn-Edwards
#D5AB2C
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Lemon Bar
Hirshfield's
#CEA02F
Visible digital difference
French Quarter Gold
Benjamin Moore
#C7A548
Visible digital difference
Beeswax .05
Colorhouse
#C9B156
Visible digital difference
Fresh Avocado
Kilz
#BAA24E
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Citronella
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Citronella
#CBA901
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#99CB34
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Citronella
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Citronella 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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Citronella — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Citronella have?
Citronella by Sherwin-Williams 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 Citronella from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Citronella are Acidified by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Mustard Field by Vista Paint (a very close match), Broom Yellow by RAL (a very close match) — the best options for getting Citronella'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 Citronella?
Citronella has a estimated lightness value of 41.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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