YELLOWS
Citronée
#F3EDD1
Reading pale, Citronée lands in the yellows family at HSL 49°, 59%, 89%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Citronée 281
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #F3EDD1?
#F3EDD1 is Citronée, a light yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #F3EDD1 warm or cool?
Citronée reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Citronée?
Citronée works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Citronée?
Citronée pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Citronée?
You can download Citronée 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 RGB value of #F3EDD1?
#F3EDD1 converts to RGB 243, 237, 209.