ColorplanBenjamin Moore Citronnee (281) is a very light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 84. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball House White (No.2012) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27). For trim, try Palm Coast Pale (330).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 84.2 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F3EDD1 |
| RGB | 243, 237, 209 |
| HSL | 49°, 59%, 89% |
About Citronnee
Citronnee (281) is a very light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 84, Citronnee reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Citronnee's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Vanilla Cookie (372); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Citronnee changes with the light
Citronnee is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Citronnee's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Citronnee will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Citronnee can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Citronnee will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Citronnee in real homes
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Citronnee equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.1
Also close: Dover White (ΔE 5.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Citronnee questions
What undertone does Citronnee have?
Citronnee has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Citronnee's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Citronnee a light or dark color?
Citronnee has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 84.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 84, Citronnee reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Citronnee in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon SW 6686 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: House White No.2012 (close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (close, ΔE 3.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Citronnee?
Try Palm Coast Pale (330) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Citronnee's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Citronnee work best?
Citronnee works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 84, Citronnee reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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