Citrus Tickle 6008-9C is a yellow paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DAD969, LRV 66 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fresh Lemon Lime from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAD969 · 6008-9C
Citrus Tickle
66%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Citrus Tickle Technical Profile
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Citrus Tickle in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Citrus Tickle in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCitrus Tickle
Nearly identical
PPGFresh Lemon Lime
Fresh Lemon Lime
PPG
Nearly identical
Grape Green
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Liming
Kilz
Nearly identical
Starfruit
Behr
Very similar
Ripe Pear
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Perfectly Pear
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Lime Ricky
Vista Paint
Very similar
Petal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Primavera
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Ivory
RAL
Visible difference
Frog Green
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Hog Plum
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Citrus Tickle
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Citrus Tickle
#DAD969
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9ABE74
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Citrus Tickle
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Citrus Tickle 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Citrus Tickle.
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 Tickle — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Citrus Tickle have?
Citrus Tickle by Valspar 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 Tickle in your own space before committing.
What colors match Citrus Tickle from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Citrus Tickle are Fresh Lemon Lime by PPG (a near-identical match), Grape Green by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Liming by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Citrus Tickle'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 Tickle?
Citrus Tickle has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.6, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Citrus Tickle's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.