Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Citronette |
| SKU | HDC-MD-03 |
| Hex | #C5AA26 |
| RGB | 197, 170, 38 |
| HSL | 50°, 68%, 46% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Citronette
Citronette sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Citronette is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Citronette within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C5AA26 in HSL space. Pair Citronette with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Citronette Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Citronette from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr HDC-MD-03 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Citronette
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Citronette is Citronella (SW 6915) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Citronella swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Citronette
At Valspar, the closest color to Citronette is Sugar Leaves (V019-3) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40.9 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sugar Leaves swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Citronette
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Citronette without repainting risk. See the full Grass Daisy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Citronette
Glidden's nearest match is Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Citronette without repainting risk. See the full Grass Daisy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Citronette
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Citronette is Acidified (121-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Acidified swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Citronette
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Citronette is Lime Blast (HGSW 1221) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lime Blast swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Citronette
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Citronette. The nearest is Pesto (DE5474) at ΔE 4.05 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pesto swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Citronette
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Citronette. The nearest is Rain Slicker (0801) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Citronette
Kompozit has no exact twin of Citronette. The nearest is Rain Slicker (0801) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rain Slicker swatch →