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Benjamin Moore Citronée

281 · #F3EDD1 · LRV 84.2

Compare with other brands: Glidden Bright Laughter is a 98% match

Citronée (281) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 84.2 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Bright Laughter (98% match).

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LRV

84.2 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

281

HEX

#F3EDD1

RGB

243, 237, 209

HSL

49°, 59%, 89%

Family

Beiges

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Citronée FAQ

What undertone does Citronée have?

Citronée is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Citronée?

Citronée has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 84.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Citronée in other brands?

Glidden: Bright Laughter (PPG1215-2), 98%; PPG: Bright Laughter (PPG1215-2), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Carambola (SW 9667), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Summer Pear (DE5504), 96%; Behr: Floating Lily (M340-2), 96%; Valspar: Meadow Morn (8002-27A), 95%; Farrow & Ball: New White (No. 59), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Crème (HGSW7556), 92%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Citronée?

The HEX code of Citronée (281) is #F3EDD1, RGB 243, 237, 209. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.