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Sherwin-Williams Citronella
SW 6915 · #CBA901 · LRV 41.1
Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Citronella is a 100% matchCitronella (SW 6915) is a mid-tone yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 41.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Citronella (100% match).
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LRV
41.1 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 6915
HEX
#CBA901
RGB
203, 169, 1
HSL
50°, 99%, 40%
Family
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Citronella FAQ
What is the LRV of Citronella?
Citronella has an 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.
What is the closest match to Citronella in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Citronella (HGSW6915), 100%; Valspar: La Vida (8001-25F), 91%; PPG: Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6), 88%; Glidden: Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6), 87%; Behr: Citronette (HDC-MD-03), 83%; Dunn-Edwards: Brassy (DEA122), 83%; Benjamin Moore: Sun Valley (350), 80%; Farrow & Ball: Babouche (No. 223), 50%. 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 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.