Citronella 6915 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CBA901, 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.
Ref. #CBA901 · 6915
Citronella
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Citronella Technical Profile
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Citronella in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Citronella in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCitronella
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAcidified
Acidified
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mustard Field
Vista Paint
Very similar
Broom Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Citronette
Behr
Very similar
Grass Daisy
PPG
Very similar
La Vida
Valspar
Very similar
Brassy
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lemon Bar
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
French Quarter Gold
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Beeswax .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Fresh Avocado
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Citronella
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Citronella.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Citronella — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Citronella have?
Citronella by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Citronella in your own space before committing.
What colors match Citronella from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Citronella are Acidified by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Citronella's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.