Summer Citrus
S-G-270 · #FF650A · LRV 31 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Rookwood Terra Cotta14
- 2Determined Orange22
- 3Summer Citrus31
- 4Canyon Dusk36
- 5Venetian Plaster42
What Color Is Summer Citrus, Really?
Summer Citrus reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Behr S-G-270 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Summer Citrus
Summer Citrus is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
How Lighting Changes Summer Citrus
Summer Citrus sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Most complaints about Summer Citrus are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr S-G-270 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Moore | Electric Orange2015-10 · Benjamin Moore | 3.6 | 29 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Bird of Paradise109-6DB · Dutch Boy | 4.6 | 28 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Summer Citrus within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #FF650A in HSL space. Pair Summer Citrus with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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