Farrow and Ball Citron 74
| Official page: | Citron 74 |
| Code: | 74 |
| Name: | Citron |
| Brand: | Farrow and Ball |
What color is Farrow and Ball Citron?
Energize your space with the vibrant charm of Farrow and Ball's 74 Citron. This zesty shade effortlessly adds a pop of brightness to any room, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere. Pair 74 Citron with crisp White Tie (2002) for a clean and modern look, or with soft Skylight (205) for a subtle and soothing contrast. Embrace the sunny disposition of Citron by incorporating hints of warm tones like Brassica (271) or cool neutrals like Cornforth White (228) for a harmonious color palette that exudes sophistication and style. Elevate your decor with the lively appeal of Farrow and Ball 74 Citron.
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What are Farrow and Ball Citron undertones?
Citron has a clear red 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:
#F5D27B
RGB code:
245, 210, 123
Is Farrow and Ball Citron 74 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 43° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
74 Citron HSL code: 43, 86%, 72%
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 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:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Farrow and Ball Citron:
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
LRV of Citron
Citron has an LRV of 64.71% 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 64.71%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #f5d27b |  |
| RGB Decimal | 245, 210, 123 | |
| RGB Percent | 96.08%, 82.35%, 48.24% | |
| HSV | Hue: 43° Saturation: 49.8% Value: 96.08% | |
| HSL | hsl(43, 86, 72) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.29 Yellow: 49.8 Key: 3.92 | |
| YIQ | Y: 210.547 I: 48.813 Q: -19.671 | |
| XYZ | X: 64.28 Y: 66.939 Z: 28.268 | |
| CIE Lab | L:85.473 a:1.499 b:47.366 | |
| CIE Luv | L:85.473 u:27.921 v:60.107 | |
| Decimal | 16110203 | |
| Hunter Lab | 81.816, -2.938, 36.786 | |
Farrow and Ball 74 Citron
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