Citrine
Citrine is a bright and airy paint color from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#E8ECD1
LRV
81.98
Citrine in Real Rooms
Citrine has a high LRV of 81.98 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
1 Bedroom Photo
There's a rhythmic quality to Citrine in a bedroom. It's a color that supports the circadian rhythm, mirroring the natural shadows of the evening and providing a neutral, non-stimulating canvas for the brain to decompress after a long day of digital exposure.
A moody bedroom painted in Citrine
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1 Bathroom Photo
In the bathroom, Citrine brings a spa-like intentionality to the space. It responds well to task lighting and natural light alike, and pairs beautifully with white fixtures, warm wood vanities, or brushed brass hardware for a polished, restful result.
Citrine — modern luxury bathroom
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1 Home Office Photo
The psychology of home office color matters more than most people acknowledge. Citrine is calm without being inert — it creates the kind of visual quiet that supports sustained focus. Lean into darker wood tones; avoid white furniture, which will compete for attention.
Sherwin-Williams Citrine in a unique home office
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1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Citrine is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Citrine paint in a rustic modern dining room
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1 Front Door Photo
Choosing Citrine for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.
classy front door featuring Citrine by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Citrine creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Citrine paint in a rustic modern mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
Citrine is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Citrine — contemporary kitchen
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1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Citrine acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Citrine color — coastal house inspiration
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Citrine for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
A traditional living room painted in Citrine
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1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, Citrine is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.
rustic modern patio featuring Citrine by Sherwin-Williams
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Coordinating Colors
Westhighland White reads slightly lighter (LRV 86 vs 82), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 82 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 82 vs 80), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 83 vs 82), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Citrine reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 82 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 82 vs 12, Citrine is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (82 vs 76) makes Citrine the marginally brighter of the two.
Citrine reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 16), opening up a space where Forget-Me-Not encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 5, Citrine is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 82 vs 29, Citrine is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 82 and 81, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
Citrine reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 73), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Citrine reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 58), opening up a space where Dancing Green encloses it.