Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Citrus Zest |
| SKU | 120-5DB |
| Hex | #D0B76D |
| RGB | 208, 183, 109 |
| HSL | 45°, 51%, 62% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Yellow |
About Dutch Boy Citrus Zest
Citrus Zest sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Citrus Zest 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.
PPG / Glidden
C2 Paint
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Magnolia Home
Valspar
Diamond Vogel
Dunn-Edwards
Kompozit
Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Citrus Zest within Dutch Boy'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 #D0B76D in HSL space. Pair Citrus Zest 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.
Dutch Boy Citrus Zest Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Citrus Zest 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 Dutch Boy 120-5DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Citrus Zest
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Citrus Zest is Spicy Mustard (PPG1108-5). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Spicy Mustard and you'll get the same color. See the full Spicy Mustard swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Citrus Zest
C2 Paint's nearest match is Plantain (C2-650), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Citrus Zest without repainting risk. See the full Plantain swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Citrus Zest
Behr's nearest match is Beachwalk (340F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Citrus Zest without repainting risk. See the full Beachwalk swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Citrus Zest
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Buena Vista Gold (209), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Citrus Zest without repainting risk. See the full Buena Vista Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Citrus Zest
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Bright Days (JG-45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Citrus Zest without repainting risk. See the full Bright Days swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Citrus Zest
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Citrus Zest is Bright Idea (0807) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Idea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Citrus Zest
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Citrus Zest is Filtered Rays (DE5438) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 42 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Filtered Rays swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Citrus Zest
At Kompozit, the closest color to Citrus Zest is Bright Idea (0807) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Idea swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Citrus Zest
At Valspar, the closest color to Citrus Zest is Dylan Velvet (3008-5B) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45.8 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dylan Velvet swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Citrus Zest
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Citrus Zest. The nearest is Sudbury Yellow (NO. 51) at ΔE 4.01 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sudbury Yellow swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Citrus Zest
Backdrop has no exact twin of Citrus Zest. The nearest is Eames (BD-EA) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 60 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Eames swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Citrus Zest
Sherwin-Williams doesn't make a true equivalent of Citrus Zest — the nearest deck color, Tarnished Trumpet (SW 9026), is clearly different (ΔE 5.3). For an exact match, any Sherwin-Williams retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 120-5DB instead. See the full Tarnished Trumpet swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Citrus Zest
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Citrus Zest — the nearest deck color, Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59), is clearly different (ΔE 8.28). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 120-5DB instead. See the full Good as Gold swatch →