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Citrus

#D3C23E

RGB 211, 194, 62 · HSL 53°, 63%, 54% · CMYK 0, 8, 71, 17

Citrus is #D3C23E in HEX — rgb(211, 194, 62), hsl(53°, 63%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 71%, 17%).

Citrus pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 53°, 63%, 54%. 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#D3C23E

RGB211, 194, 62

HSL53°, 63%, 54%

HSV53°, 71%, 83%

CMYK0, 8, 71, 17

Decimal13877822

CSS RGBrgb(211, 194, 62)

CSS HSLhsl(53, 63%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Citrus 364

Exact match

Dulux

Limone S17G7

ΔE 3.9 · #D6BF43

Sherwin-Williams

Humorous Green SW6918

ΔE 4.1 · #C6B836

Dunn-Edwards

Yellow Stone DE5467

ΔE 4.7 · #CEB736

PPG

Gone Giddy 1216-7

ΔE 4.8 · #D9C737

RAL

Ivory 1014

ΔE 4.9 · #E1CC4F

Behr

California Dreaming 380D-5

ΔE 4.9 · #DBCF4B

Valspar

Can't Miss Lime 6011-10

ΔE 7.7 · #BEBD3B

Vista Paint

Sun Bright K-433

ΔE 8.4 · #E9D959

Hallman-Lindsay

Glitter Yellow 835

ΔE 11 · #F8D75A

Kobra

Yellow 06

ΔE 11.1 · #F2D964

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 12.3 · #CCC921

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 13.6 · #F4D96C

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 16.9 · #EABE5B

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 17.5 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Happy Day VS-9601

ΔE 19.9 · #FFCA2C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#D3C23E

#4051D4

Analogous

#D47840

#D3C23E

#9BD440

Triadic

#D3C23E

#40D4C2

#C240D4

Split-Complementary

#D3C23E

#409BD4

#7840D4

Tetradic

#D3C23E

#40D478

#4051D4

#D4409B

Monochromatic

#645B17

#A29325

#D3C23E

#E2D67E

#F0EABC

Rectangle

#D3C23E

#51D440

#4051D4

#C240D4

Compound

#D3C23E

#9BD440

#4051D4

#7840D4

Variations

Lighter

#DCCE66

#DED693

#E8E4C4

Darker

#B7A625

#807417

#4C450C

Saturation

#A09B74

#D4C240

#E9D32A

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

1.82:1

Fail

vs Black

11.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3C23E

#D4C140

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3C23E

#C5C55E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3C23E

#D8B5BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Citrus 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

#DEBE4A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3C23E

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBC36E

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.

#3645B4

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #D3C23E;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3C23E;

CSS Variable

--color-citrus: #D3C23E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citrus': '#D3C23E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3C23E] text-[#D3C23E]

SCSS

$citrus: #D3C23E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3C23E?

#D3C23E is Citrus, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #D3C23E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Citrus?

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

What colors pair well with Citrus?

Citrus 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 Citrus?

You can download Citrus 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 Citrus?

The hex code is #D3C23E. In RGB it's 211, 194, 62, and in HSL it's 53°, 63%, 54%.

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