Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Citronne |
| SKU | T16-09 |
| Hex | #CD9C2B |
| RGB | 205, 156, 43 |
| HSL | 42°, 65%, 49% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Citronne
Citronne sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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.
Citronne 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
C2 Paint
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Citronne 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 #CD9C2B in HSL space. Pair Citronne 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 Citronne Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Citronne 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 T16-09 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Kompozit Equivalent of Citronne
Kompozit's nearest match is Lemon Bar (0865), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Citronne without repainting risk. See the full Lemon Bar swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Citronne
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Roman Gold (DE5356), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It runs noticeably darker (LRV 23 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Citronne without repainting risk. See the full Roman Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Citronne
Valspar's nearest match is Golden Avocado (3008-5A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37.4 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Citronne without repainting risk. See the full Golden Avocado swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Citronne
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Glitzy Gold (SW 6691), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Citronne without repainting risk. See the full Glitzy Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Citronne
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Apothecary Gold (218-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Citronne without repainting risk. See the full Apothecary Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Citronne
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Citronne is Curry (C2-649) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curry swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Citronne
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Citronne is Yellow Shout (0935) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yellow Shout swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Citronne
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Citronne is Fields of Gold (203) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fields of Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Citronne
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Citronne. The nearest is Golden Field (PPG1107-7) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Field swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Citronne
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Citronne — the nearest deck color, India Yellow (NO. 66), is clearly different (ΔE 6.35). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-09 instead. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Citronne
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Citronne — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 9.03). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-09 instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Citronne
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Citronne — the nearest deck color, Bright Days (JG-45), is clearly different (ΔE 9.68). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-09 instead. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Citronne
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Citronne — the nearest deck color, Carry the Two (BD-CT), is clearly different (ΔE 19.13). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr T16-09 instead. See the full Carry the Two swatch →