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Citronée

Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Citronée remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.

Hex

#F3EDD1

LRV

81.20

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Light Reflectance Value
81.20
Light
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CharmingPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior Only

Coordinating Colors

Citronée
Cloud White
Citronée vs Cloud White
Citronée
Cloud White
Benjamin Moore
Citronée
281 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
OC-130 · LRV 85

Cloud White reads slightly lighter (LRV 85 vs 81), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Citronée
Glazed Green
Citronée vs Glazed Green
Citronée
Glazed Green
Benjamin Moore
Citronée
281 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Glazed Green
499 · LRV 67

At LRV 81 vs 67, Citronée is decisively the brighter choice.

Citronée
Pashmina
Citronée vs Pashmina
Citronée
Pashmina
Benjamin Moore
Citronée
281 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Pashmina
AF-100 · LRV 44

Citronée reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 44), opening up a space where Pashmina encloses it.

Beach Glass
Citronée
Beach Glass vs Citronée
Beach Glass
Citronée
Benjamin Moore
Beach Glass
1564 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Citronée
281 · LRV 81

Citronée reflects far more light (LRV 81 vs 50), opening up a space where Beach Glass encloses it.

Similar Colors

Citronée
Light as a Feather
Citronée vs Light as a Feather
Citronée
Light as a Feather
Benjamin Moore
Citronée
281 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Light as a Feather
934 · LRV 82

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Citronée
Fresh Air
Citronée vs Fresh Air
Citronée
Fresh Air
Benjamin Moore
Citronée
281 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Fresh Air
211 · LRV 81

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 81 vs 81), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Citronée
Pale Celery
Citronée vs Pale Celery
Citronée
Pale Celery
Benjamin Moore
Citronée
281 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Pale Celery
2150-60 · LRV 81

With LRVs of 81 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Citronée
Vanilla Cookie
Citronée vs Vanilla Cookie
Citronée
Vanilla Cookie
Benjamin Moore
Citronée
281 · LRV 81
Benjamin Moore
Vanilla Cookie
372 · LRV 83

With LRVs of 83 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

HEX#F3EDD1
RGB243, 237, 209
HSL49° 59% 89%
CMYK0 2 14 5
CIE LabL: 93.5 a: -2.6 b: 14.3
XYZX: 0.79 Y: 0.84 Z: 0.72