# Farrow and Ball Citrona

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-citrona-cc3](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-citrona-cc3)

Farrow and Ball Citrona CC3 is a muted golden yellow with a soft, slightly earthy cast rather than a sharp lemon brightness. Its #dbcc7c value gives it a light-to-mid depth, with enough ochre warmth to feel grounded on larger walls. In daylight, Citrona can read as a gentle buttery yellow, while lower light may bring out its more subdued, khaki-leaning side. It suits kitchens, breakfast rooms, and sunny hallways, and can also add welcome color to painted cabinetry or a front door. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, woven textures, and clay or olive-toned accents for a layered finish.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Farrow and Ball
- **Color name:** Citrona
- **Color code:** CC3
- **HEX:** #dbcc7c
- **RGB:** 219, 204, 124
- **LRV:** 57.28%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow
- **Collections:** California Collection

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 51° Saturation: 43.38% Value: 85.88%
- **HSL:** hsl(51, 57, 67)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 6.85 Yellow: 43.38 Key: 14.12
- **YIQ:** Y: 199.365 I: 34.646 Q: -21.723
- **XYZ:** X: 54.445 Y: 59.703 Z: 27.719
- **CIE Lab:** L:81.677 a:-5.768 b:41.651
- **CIE Luv:** L:81.677 u:13.755 v:54.949
- **Decimal:** 14404732
- **Hunter Lab:** 77.268, -9.442, 32.818

## Equivalent and related colors
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- [Dulux Fresh Stem](https://plan-home.com/color/fresh-stem)
- [Jotun Akita](https://plan-home.com/color/akita-8059)
- [Dulux Lime Zest 3](https://plan-home.com/color/lime-zest-3)
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- [Little Greene Oak Apple](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-oak-apple-63)
- [Little Greene Apple](https://plan-home.com/color/little-greene-apple-137)
- [Dulux Sweet Citrus](https://plan-home.com/color/sweet-citrus)
- [Jotun Lime Mint](https://plan-home.com/color/lime-mint-8246)
- [Jotun Summer Sun](https://plan-home.com/color/summer-sun-10235)
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- [Dulux Forest Lake 4](https://plan-home.com/color/forest-lake-4)
- [Dulux Lemon Jester](https://plan-home.com/color/lemon-jester)
- [Jotun Summer Meadow](https://plan-home.com/color/summer-meadow-8249)
- [Dulux Tarragon Glory 5](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-glory-5)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Farrow and Ball House White](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-house-white)

## Complementary colors
- [Farrow and Ball Pitch Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/farrow-and-ball-pitch-blue)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.