GREENS

Citron

#DFF652

RGB 223, 246, 82 · HSL 68°, 90%, 64% · CMYK 9, 0, 67, 4

Citron is #DFF652 in HEX — rgb(223, 246, 82), hsl(68°, 90%, 64%), cmyk(9%, 0%, 67%, 4%).

Citron pulls into the light end of the greens spectrum — HSL 68°, 90%, 64%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries — for grounding, restorative spaces. Reads best alongside soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents.

Color Codes

HEX#DFF652

RGB223, 246, 82

HSL68°, 90%, 64%

HSV68°, 67%, 96%

CMYK9, 0, 67, 4

Decimal14677586

CSS RGBrgb(223, 246, 82)

CSS HSLhsl(68, 90%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Citron 400B-4

Exact match

Dulux

Lime Fizz S19H8 · SB8B2

ΔE 6.3 · #D5E838

Vista Paint

Sour Lime K-392

ΔE 11.4 · #C8D62D

Dunn-Edwards

Lime Twist DEA124

ΔE 11.7 · #C6D624

Benjamin Moore

Snow 2026-30

ΔE 12.8 · #BED221

RAL

Zinc Yellow 1018

ΔE 16.6 · #F8F32B

PPG

Citrus Spice 1216-6

ΔE 17.7 · #E6D943

Valspar

Lavish Lime 6008-10B

ΔE 18.1 · #D4CF3E

Sherwin-Williams

Center Stage SW6920

ΔE 18.2 · #B2C216

Kilz

Green Gone Wild LH270

ΔE 18.3 · #CCC921

Kobra

Fluo 48

ΔE 18.4 · #EDEB00

Dutch Boy

Temptations VS-9503

ΔE 18.4 · #A3CD39

Hallman-Lindsay

Citron 850

ΔE 24.4 · #FFDE42

Colorhouse

Petal .02 Petal-02

ΔE 24.5 · #C3D263

IKEA

IKEA109 109

ΔE 30 · #F4D96C

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 39.4 · #ECC363

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

82/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#DFF652

#6751F6

Analogous

#F6B951

#DFF652

#8DF651

Triadic

#DFF652

#51E0F6

#F651E0

Split-Complementary

#DFF652

#518DF6

#B951F6

Tetradic

#DFF652

#51F6B9

#6751F6

#F6518D

Monochromatic

#90A509

#CFED0C

#DFF652

#EDFA99

#FAFDE2

Rectangle

#DFF652

#51F667

#6751F6

#F651E0

Compound

#DFF652

#8DF651

#6751F6

#B951F6

Variations

Lighter

#E6F873

#E7F29E

#EEF3CB

Darker

#D9F80D

#9BB301

#5B6800

Saturation

#B5BC8A

#E0F651

#E3FA4C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries

Best Uses

main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture

Pairs With

soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFF652

#FBE558

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFF652

#F2F27A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFF652

#E8E5EF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Calm · Restorative

Citron sits in the part of the spectrum the eye relaxes into. Designers reach for green when a room needs to feel like a refuge — bedrooms, libraries, bathrooms — because it lowers visual blood-pressure without flattening the space.

SymbolismGrowth, balance, nature

PersonalitySteady, grounded, thoughtful

calmnaturerestorativebalancebedroomlibrary

How it looks under different light

#E7E559

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFF652

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4EA7D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDEEE7

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.

#4932E4

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: #DFF652;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFF652;

CSS Variable

--color-citron: #DFF652;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'citron': '#DFF652' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFF652] text-[#DFF652]

SCSS

$citron: #DFF652;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFF652?

#DFF652 is Citron, a soft green with a warm undertone.

Is #DFF652 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Citron?

Citron works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, cabinetry, soft furniture.

What colors pair well with Citron?

Citron pairs naturally with soft white walls, oak floors, brass, warm clay accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Citron?

You can download Citron 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 Citron?

The hex code is #DFF652. In RGB it's 223, 246, 82, and in HSL it's 68°, 90%, 64%.

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