Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Citronella |
| SKU | SW 6915 |
| Hex | #CBA901 |
| RGB | 203, 169, 1 |
| HSL | 50°, 99%, 40% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Sherwin-Williams Citronella
Citronella 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.
Citronella 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
7 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.
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Citronella within Sherwin-Williams'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 #CBA901 in HSL space. Pair Citronella 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.
Sherwin-Williams Citronella Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Citronella 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6915 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Citronella
At Behr, the closest color to Citronella is Citronette (HDC-MD-03) — 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 Citronette swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Citronella
At Valspar, the closest color to Citronella is Sugar Leaves (V019-3) — very close at ΔE 3.05, 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 Citronella
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Citronella is Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grass Daisy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Citronella
At Glidden, the closest color to Citronella is Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6) — very close at ΔE 2.47, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grass Daisy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Citronella
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Citronella is Acidified (121-7DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Acidified and you'll get the same color. See the full Acidified swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Citronella
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Citronella is Lime Blast (HGSW 1221). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Lime Blast and you'll get the same color. See the full Lime Blast swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Citronella
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Citronella is Brassy (DEA122) — very close at ΔE 3.38, 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 Brassy swatch →