Benjamin Moore Citron 2024-30

Official page:Citron 2024-30
Code:2024-30
Name:Citron
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Citron?

Picture a room painted in Benjamin Moore Citron (2024-30), a vibrant and refreshing hue that brings a burst of energy to any space. This zesty color pairs beautifully with soft neutrals like warm whites and light grays, creating a balanced and harmonious palette. Enhance the lively Citron walls with accents in rich navy blues or earthy browns for a sophisticated touch. Infuse a sense of modern playfulness by incorporating pops of coral or blush pink to contrast with the Citron backdrop. The versatility of Citron makes it a versatile choice for adding a touch of personality to your interior design scheme.

Citron for exterior

Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm yellow hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.

Benjamin Moore Citron front door color
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Benjamin Moore Citron reviews (2 photos)

View the photos of real spaces painted with this yellow that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

Benjamin Moore Citron bathroom vanity paint
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Benjamin Moore Citron bathroom vanity color
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What are Benjamin Moore Citron undertones?

Citron has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#D7C52E

RGB code:

215, 197, 46

Is Benjamin Moore Citron 2024-30 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

At 54° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.

2024-30 Citron HSL code: 54, 68%, 51%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Citron

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Citron:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Citron with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 234, such as Benjamin Moore Spring Flowers and Blue Grotto.

LRV of Citron

Citron has an LRV of 52.2% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 52.2%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#D7C52ECopy color code
RGB Decimal215, 197, 46Copy color code
RGB Percent84.31%, 77.25%, 18.04%Copy color code
HSVHue: 54° Saturation: 78.6% Value: 84.31%Copy color code
HSLhsl(54, 68, 51)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.37 Yellow: 78.6 Key: 15.69Copy color code
YIQY: 185.168 I: 59.249 Q: -43.183Copy color code
XYZX: 48.486 Y: 54.579 Z: 10.565Copy color code
CIE LabL:78.798 a:-9.102 b:71.542Copy color code
CIE LuvL:78.798 u:18.361 v:80.048Copy color code
Decimal14140718Copy color code
Hunter Lab73.878, -12.137, 43.236Copy color code
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