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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Citronella

HGSW6915 · #CBA901 · LRV ~41.1

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Citronella (~100% proximity)

Citronella (HGSW6915) is a mid-tone yellow from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 41.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Citronella (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Citronella in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

41.1 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

HGSW6915

HEX

#CBA901

RGB

203, 169, 1

HSL

50°, 99%, 40%

Family

Yellows

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Citronella FAQ

What is the LRV of Citronella?

Citronella has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 41.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Citronella in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Citronella (SW 6915), ~100% proximity; Valspar: La Vida (8001-25F), ~91% proximity; PPG: Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6), ~88% proximity; Glidden: Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6), ~87% proximity; Behr: Citronette (HDC-MD-03), ~83% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Brassy (DEA122), ~83% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Sun Valley (350), ~80% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), ~50% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Citronella?

The HEX code of Citronella (HGSW6915) is #CBA901, RGB 203, 169, 1. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.