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Citronelle
#B8AF23
Citronelle is #B8AF23 in HEX — rgb(184, 175, 35), hsl(56°, 68%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 81%, 28%).
Citronelle pulls into the rich end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 56°, 68%, 43%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Behr
Leapfrog 380D-6
Sherwin-Williams
Humorous Green SW6918
Dulux
Enigma S18G9 · SB8A9
Valspar
Can't Miss Lime 6011-10
Dunn-Edwards
Yellow Stone DE5467
Benjamin Moore
Citrus 364
PPG
Willow Herb 17-26
Vista Paint
The Open Range K-456
RAL
Lemon Yellow 1012
Kilz
Green Gone Wild LH270
Hallman-Lindsay
Rain Slicker 801
IKEA
IKEA191 191
Kobra
Yellow 06
Colorhouse
Beeswax .05 Beeswax-05
Farrow & Ball
Babouche 223
Dutch Boy
Temptations VS-9503
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
41/100
Medium
Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.
Undertone
Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms
Best Uses
accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights
Pairs With
white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Bright · Optimistic
Citronelle brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
Paint Info
Brand · Product Line
Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior
Recommended Finishes
Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)
Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.
Best Surfaces
Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings
Coverage & Dry Time
Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.
Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.
Primer
Standard primer is adequate.
Application Tip
Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.
Paint Calculator
You'll need
4.0 litres
1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.
Code Snippets
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B8AF23?
#B8AF23 is Citronelle, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #B8AF23 warm or cool?
Citronelle reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Citronelle?
Citronelle works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.
What colors pair well with Citronelle?
Citronelle pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Citronelle?
You can download Citronelle on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the hex code for Citronelle?
The hex code is #B8AF23. In RGB it's 184, 175, 35, and in HSL it's 56°, 68%, 43%.
