Sherwin Williams Citrus SW 6906
| Official page: | Citrus SW 6906 |
| Code: | SW 6906 |
| Name: | Citrus |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Citrus?
Energize your space with Sherwin Williams SW 6906 Citrus. This vibrant hue is like a burst of sunshine, bringing warmth and positivity to any room. Pair Citrus with SW 7008 Alabaster for a clean and crisp look, or combine it with SW 6258 Tricorn Black for a modern and striking contrast. Whether used as an accent wall or throughout the space, Citrus adds a playful and refreshing touch to your home decor. Embrace the zest of SW 6906 Citrus and watch your space come to life!
Citrus for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Light paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Citrus for living room
Check out this stunning Light color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Yellow shade can create a unique space
Sherwin Williams SW 6906 for bathroom
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Sherwin Williams SW 6906 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Sherwin Williams Citrus reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Citrus undertones?
The undertone of Citrus can be accurately described as a Yellow hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#FFC401
RGB code:
255, 196, 1
Is Sherwin Williams Citrus SW 6906 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 46° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6906 Citrus HSL code: 46, 100%, 50%
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.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Citrus
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All 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 Sherwin Williams Citrus:
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
Darker shades
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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 Citrus with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Sherwin Williams Honorable Blue and Bridgeport.
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LRV of Citrus
Citrus has an LRV of 60.98% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 60.98%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #ffc401 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 255, 196, 1 | |
| RGB Percent | 100.00%, 76.86%, 0.39% | |
| HSV | Hue: 46° Saturation: 99.61% Value: 100.0% | |
| HSL | hsl(46, 100, 50) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 23.14 Yellow: 99.61 Key: 0.0 | |
| YIQ | Y: 191.411 I: 97.82 Q: -48.203 | |
| XYZ | X: 60.99 Y: 60.747 Z: 8.542 | |
| CIE Lab | L:82.243 a:7.804 b:83.767 | |
| CIE Luv | L:82.243 u:49.878 v:85.084 | |
| Decimal | 16761857 | |
| Hunter Lab | 77.94, 3.284, 48.06 | |
Color equivalents
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Sparkling Sun
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Cheerful
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2019-30
Sunflower
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P300-7
Unmellow Yellow
Behr
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Forsythia
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322
Abstracta
Benjamin Moore
2021-10
Yellow Flash
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Confident Yellow
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P290-7
Laser Lemon
Behr
RAL 1018
Zinc yellow
RAL Classic
2021-30
Sunshine
Benjamin Moore
P290-6
English Daisy
Behr
321
Viking Yellow
Benjamin Moore
RAL 1021
Colza yellow
RAL Classic
RAL 1023
Traffic yellow
RAL Classic
SW 6905
Goldfinch
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Decisive Yellow
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