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Citrus

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

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Citrus Technical Profile

HEX Code#FFC401
RGB255, 196, 1
LRV60.7
Color Familyyellow
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Citrus in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Citrus in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Sherwin-WilliamsCitrus
Nearly identical
BehrCitrus Splash

Citrus Splash

Behr

Nearly identical

Inca Gold

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Lemon

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Lemon Yellow

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Bumblebee

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Bright Bubble

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Rise-n-shine

PPG

Nearly identical

Golden Delight

Valspar

Very similar

Extrovert

Kilz

Very similar

Signal Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

Aspire .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Babouche

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Citrus

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

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Citrus

Complement

Beacon Blue

Citrus Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Windfresh White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Verdant

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Kingston

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Kilkenny

Pop

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Incredible White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Loch Blue

Pop

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Citrus.

Forsythia

Sherwin-Williams · 6907

#FFC801

Confident Yellow

Sherwin-Williams · 6911

#FECB01

Goldfinch

Sherwin-Williams · 6905

#FDB702

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Leaf .01

Colorhouse · Leaf-01

#D2D1AD

Milk And Honey

Kilz · LE190-01

#F6F1DE

Yellow Lupine

Vista Paint · 0808

#C9A948

Ripe Pineapple

Dunn-Edwards · DE5389

#FFE07B

Olive Tint

Hirshfield's · 0390

#EFEBD7

Light Ivory

RAL · 1015

#E6D690

Citrus — Frequently Asked Questions

What colors match Citrus from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Citrus are Citrus Splash by Behr (a near-identical match), Inca Gold by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Lemon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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