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Citronne

#CD9C2B

RGB 205, 156, 43 · HSL 42°, 65%, 49% · CMYK 0, 24, 79, 20

Citronne is #CD9C2B in HEX — rgb(205, 156, 43), hsl(42°, 65%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 79%, 20%).

Citronne pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 65%, 49%. 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#CD9C2B

RGB205, 156, 43

HSL42°, 65%, 49%

HSV42°, 79%, 80%

CMYK0, 24, 79, 20

Decimal13474859

CSS RGBrgb(205, 156, 43)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 65%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Lemon Bar 865

ΔE 2 · #CEA02F

Dunn-Edwards

Roman Gold DE5356

ΔE 2.7 · #D19B2F

PPG

Curry Sauce 1210-7

ΔE 2.8 · #D6A332

Vista Paint

Field Gear K-528

ΔE 2.9 · #D29C31

Sherwin-Williams

Glitzy Gold SW6691

ΔE 3.4 · #D6A02B

Behr

Plantain Chips M290-6

ΔE 3.4 · #D6A533

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 4.7 · #CDA434

Benjamin Moore

Goldsmith CSP-960

ΔE 5.2 · #BC911F

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 6.9 · #D6AC34

Valspar

Roman Ornament 3009-3

ΔE 8.2 · #D3A746

Kilz

October Leaf LE290-01

ΔE 11.1 · #BF8D35

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 12.2 · #DBB651

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 12.6 · #EFAE52

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 14.1 · #EABE5B

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 16 · #F4AF5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 16.6 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CD9C2B

#2C5CCE

Analogous

#CE4C2C

#CD9C2B

#AECE2C

Triadic

#CD9C2B

#2CCE9D

#9D2CCE

Split-Complementary

#CD9C2B

#2CAECE

#4C2CCE

Tetradic

#CD9C2B

#2CCE4C

#2C5CCE

#CE2CAE

Monochromatic

#503D11

#8F6D1E

#CD9C2B

#DFBB68

#ECD7A7

Rectangle

#CD9C2B

#5CCE2C

#2C5CCE

#9D2CCE

Compound

#CD9C2B

#AECE2C

#2C5CCE

#4C2CCE

Variations

Lighter

#DBB253

#DCC286

#E6DABD

Darker

#A87F20

#765814

#46340A

Saturation

#958765

#CE9D2C

#E4A616

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

2.50:1

Fail

vs Black

8.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CD9C2B

#BBA929

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD9C2B

#A6A648

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD9C2B

#CF929C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Citronne 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

#D9A23B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD9C2B

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A760

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.

#3053A5

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: #CD9C2B;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD9C2B;

CSS Variable

--color-citronne: #CD9C2B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citronne': '#CD9C2B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD9C2B] text-[#CD9C2B]

SCSS

$citronne: #CD9C2B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD9C2B?

#CD9C2B is Citronne, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #CD9C2B warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Citronne?

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

What colors pair well with Citronne?

Citronne 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 Citronne?

You can download Citronne 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 Citronne?

The hex code is #CD9C2B. In RGB it's 205, 156, 43, and in HSL it's 42°, 65%, 49%.

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