Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Citronne |
| SKU | T16-09 |
| Hex | #CD9C2B |
| RGB | 205, 156, 43 |
| HSL | 42°, 65%, 49% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 by brand
12 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Citronne
Glidden has no exact twin of Citronne. The nearest is Golden Field (PPG1107-7) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Field 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Citronne
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gold Market (HGSW 1202), 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 Gold Market 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Citronne
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Curry (H0026), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). 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 Curry 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 →
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 →