Citrus by Sherwin-Williams paint color

Sherwin-Williams · #FFC401 · 6906

Citrus

61%Estimated LRV

Citrus 6906 is a yellow paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #FFC401 and estimated LRV 61. Its closest cross-brand match is Citrus Splash from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

Citrus Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFC401
RGB255, 196, 1
Estimated LRV60.7

Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.

Color Familyyellow

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Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.

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Colors That Work With Citrus

These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Citrus

#FFC401

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B5D65C

Trim & Molding

Digital white

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

Color Palettes for Citrus

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

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 Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Citrus.

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 — Frequently Asked Questions

What colors match Citrus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Citrus are Citrus Splash by Behr (a close digital match), Inca Gold by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Lemon by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting 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 Citrus?
Citrus has a estimated lightness value of 60.7, 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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