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Sherwin-Williams Citronella
SW 6915 · #CBA901 · LRV ~41.1
Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Citronella (~100% proximity)Citronella (SW 6915) is a mid-tone yellow from 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 HGTV Home by 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
SW 6915
HEX
#CBA901
RGB
203, 169, 1
HSL
50°, 99%, 40%
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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?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Citronella (HGSW6915), ~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 (SW 6915) is #CBA901, RGB 203, 169, 1. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.