Citron
With a focus on bright and airy tones, Citron (0850) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#FFE04D
LRV
77.00
Citron's Color Strip
Citron is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Lemon Peel and Happy Face. The strip spans from Lemon Stick at the lightest end to Happy Face at the deepest. Strip 76 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Citron in Real Rooms
Citron has a high LRV of 77 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Citron provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Citron gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Citron is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Citron sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Citron in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Citron, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Citron on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Citron, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Citron in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Citron in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Citron in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Citron on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Citron. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Citron on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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