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Citronite

#DBB239

RGB 219, 178, 57 · HSL 45°, 69%, 54% · CMYK 0, 19, 74, 14

Citronite is #DBB239 in HEX — rgb(219, 178, 57), hsl(45°, 69%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 74%, 14%).

Citronite pulls into the mid-tone end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 45°, 69%, 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#DBB239

RGB219, 178, 57

HSL45°, 69%, 54%

HSV45°, 74%, 86%

CMYK0, 19, 74, 14

Decimal14398009

CSS RGBrgb(219, 178, 57)

CSS HSLhsl(45, 69%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Ogen Melon S16G9

ΔE 2.2 · #D6AC34

Dunn-Edwards

Woven Gold DE5425

ΔE 2.3 · #DCB639

PPG

Wright Mustard FLLW321

ΔE 2.6 · #D8AD39

Behr

Golden Cricket 370D-6

ΔE 3.3 · #D4B235

Sherwin-Williams

Eye Catching SW6914

ΔE 4.3 · #DDB835

Benjamin Moore

Sun 350

ΔE 4.9 · #E5BD3C

Valspar

Almond Puff 3008-3A

ΔE 5.5 · #CEAB3B

Vista Paint

Lioness C-863

ΔE 6 · #E1AF43

RAL

Golden Yellow 1004

ΔE 6.2 · #CDA434

Hallman-Lindsay

Lioness 864

ΔE 7.2 · #E0AF47

IKEA

IKEA191 191

ΔE 8.9 · #DBB651

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 10.3 · #EABE5B

Kilz

Extrovert LH250

ΔE 11.9 · #FECA43

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 12.6 · #ECC363

Kobra

Yellow 07

ΔE 14.2 · #FAD140

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 14.7 · #EFAE52

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#DBB239

#3961DB

Analogous

#DB6139

#DBB239

#B2DB39

Triadic

#DBB239

#39DBB2

#B239DB

Split-Complementary

#DBB239

#39B2DB

#6139DB

Tetradic

#DBB239

#39DB61

#3961DB

#DB39B2

Monochromatic

#675213

#A8861F

#DBB239

#E6CB79

#F2E4BA

Rectangle

#DBB239

#61DB39

#3961DB

#B239DB

Compound

#DBB239

#B2DB39

#3961DB

#6139DB

Variations

Lighter

#E2C260

#E2CD8F

#EAE0C2

Darker

#BE961E

#856812

#4F3E09

Saturation

#A29671

#DBB239

#EDBB27

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBB239

#CEBB38

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBB239

#BABA56

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBB239

#DEA7B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Citronite 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

#E4B246

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBB239

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1B76A

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.

#3053BA

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: #DBB239;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBB239;

CSS Variable

--color-citronite: #DBB239;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citronite': '#DBB239' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBB239] text-[#DBB239]

SCSS

$citronite: #DBB239;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBB239?

#DBB239 is Citronite, a mid-tone yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #DBB239 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Citronite?

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

What colors pair well with Citronite?

Citronite 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 Citronite?

You can download Citronite 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 Citronite?

The hex code is #DBB239. In RGB it's 219, 178, 57, and in HSL it's 45°, 69%, 54%.

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