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Citronette

#C4AA27

RGB 196, 170, 39 · HSL 50°, 67%, 46% · CMYK 0, 13, 80, 23

Citronette is #C4AA27 in HEX — rgb(196, 170, 39), hsl(50°, 67%, 46%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 80%, 23%).

Citronette pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 50°, 67%, 46%. 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

HEX#C4AA27

RGB196, 170, 39

HSL50°, 67%, 46%

HSV50°, 80%, 77%

CMYK0, 13, 80, 23

Decimal12888615

CSS RGBrgb(196, 170, 39)

CSS HSLhsl(50, 67%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Citronette HDC-MD-03

ΔE 0.6 · #C5AA26

PPG

Grass Daisy 1215-6

ΔE 3.3 · #CEB02A

Dunn-Edwards

Pickle Juice DE5468

ΔE 3.6 · #BBA528

Vista Paint

Mustard Field K-1201

ΔE 7 · #D2B11D

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 7.2 · #C6B836

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 7.4 · #CEAB3B

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 7.8 · #D6AC34

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 9 · #CDA434

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 364

ΔE 9.3 · #D3C23E

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 10.8 · #CEA02F

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 12.9 · #DBB651

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 16.2 · #EABE5B

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 17.4 · #FAD140

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 17.6 · #FECA43

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 17.8 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 20.9 · #FFCA2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

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

#C4AA27

#2741C4

Analogous

#C45B27

#C4AA27

#8FC427

Triadic

#C4AA27

#27C4AA

#AA27C4

Split-Complementary

#C4AA27

#278FC4

#5B27C4

Tetradic

#C4AA27

#27C45B

#2741C4

#C4278F

Monochromatic

#443B0D

#84721A

#C4AA27

#DEC859

#EBDD99

Rectangle

#C4AA27

#41C427

#2741C4

#AA27C4

Compound

#C4AA27

#8FC427

#2741C4

#5B27C4

Variations

Lighter

#DBC247

#DBCC7D

#E5DEB8

Darker

#A08A1C

#706011

#423909

Saturation

#8D855E

#C4AA27

#D7B713

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)

vs White

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C4AA27

#BFAD28

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4AA27

#AFAF4B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4AA27

#C89EA7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Citronette 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.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#D2AC38

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C4AA27

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C0B15D

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#2B3E9C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

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

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

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

CSS — color

color: #C4AA27;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4AA27;

CSS Variable

--color-citronette: #C4AA27;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citronette': '#C4AA27' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4AA27] text-[#C4AA27]

SCSS

$citronette: #C4AA27;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4AA27?

#C4AA27 is Citronette, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #C4AA27 warm or cool?

Citronette reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Citronette?

Citronette works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Citronette?

Citronette 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 Citronette?

You can download Citronette 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 Citronette?

The hex code is #C4AA27. In RGB it's 196, 170, 39, and in HSL it's 50°, 67%, 46%.

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