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Dunn-Edwards Citron (DE 5473) Paint Color


Color Name: Citron (DE 5473)
Hex Color Code: #D5C757
RGB Color Code: RGB(213, 199, 87)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 6.6%, 59.2%, 16.5%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Citron (DE 5473) color - its meaning and example


What color is Citron (DE 5473)?

Citron (DE 5473) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Citron (DE 5473) is #D5C757, and the RGB color code is RGB(213, 199, 87).

In the RGB color model, Citron (DE 5473) has a red value of 213, a green value of 199, and a blue value of 87. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 6.6% magenta, 59.2% yellow, and 16.5% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 53.3° (degrees), 60.0 % saturation, and 58.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Citron (DE 5473) has a hue of 53.3° (degrees), 59.2 % saturation and 83.5 % brightness/value.


Citron (DE 5473) is cool or warm?

The color Citron (DE 5473) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Citron (DE 5473)?

Citron (DE 5473) has an LRV of nearly 56. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Citron (DE 5473)

Light Color


Compare LRV 56 of Citron (DE 5473) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 56 puts Dunn-Edwards Citron (DE 5473) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Citron (DE 5473) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(213, 199, 87)
Red
213 (83.5%)
Green
199 (78.0%)
Blue
87 (34.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
6.57%
Yellow
59.15%
Key
16.47%

HSL

HSL(53.33deg, 60.0 %, 58.8 %)

Hue
53.33°
Saturation
60.00 %.
Lightness
58.82 %.

RYB

RYB(42, 138, 29)
Red
42 (16.4%)
Yellow
138 (54.0%)
Blue
29 (11.6%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
53.33°
Saturation
59.15 %.
Brightness / Value
83.53 %.

HWB

H: 53.33°

W: 34.12 %

B: 16.47 %

XYZ

X : 49.58

Y : 55.68

Z : 17.15

YXY

Y1 : 55.68

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 16.47%

M : 21.96%

Y : 65.88%


LRV

~ 55.7 %

Munsell Color System

9.5Y 7.8/8.1

CIE-Lab

L : 79.43

A : -8.84

B : 56.53

CIE-Lch

L : 79.43

C : 57.21

H : 98.89

CIE-Luv

L : 79.43

U : 14.46

V : 69.1

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.62

A : -11.97

B : 38.61






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Citron (DE 5473) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the colors similar to Citron (DE 5473) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#DDD06A
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ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
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ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)
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ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Citron (DE 5473) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Citron (DE 5473) to Pantone PMS


#D9C756
PANTONE 458 C
ΔE - 1.11 (98.9% similar)
#D2C762
PANTONE 4015 C
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#DECD63
PANTONE 459 C
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#E1D555
PANTONE 610 C
ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)


Pantone TCX


Citron (DE 5473) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Citron (DE 5473) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Citron (DE 5473) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Citron (DE 5473) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Citron (DE 5473) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Citron (DE 5473) to British Standard 4800


#E2C95C
BS 10-C-33 - Pollen
ΔE - 3.21 (96.8% similar)
#C8C83E
BS 12-E-51 - Citrine
ΔE - 4.29 (95.7% similar)
#CCCD7A
BS 12-C-33 - Catkin
ΔE - 6.25 (93.7% similar)
#BABB6F
BS 12-C-35 - Green
ΔE - 7.82 (92.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Citron (DE 5473) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Citron (DE 5473) to RAL Classic


#F1DD38
RAL 1016 - Sulfur Yellow
ΔE - 7.41 (92.6% similar)





Paint similar to Citron (DE 5473) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Citron (DE 5473) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards


Citron (DE 5473) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Citron (DE 5473) to Dunn-Edwards


#D5C757
Citron (DE 5473)
Paint - Dunn-Edwards
#E2CD52
Citrus Spice (DE 5466)
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#E2CA73
Dijon Mustard (DE 5451)
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#E6DA78
Lustrous Yellow (DE 5472)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


Behr


Citron (DE 5473) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Citron (DE 5473) to Behr


#CCC14D
Anime (P340-5)
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#D8D06B
Lime Tree (P340-4)
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#DBC058
Sulfur Yellow (P320-6)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#DCC772
Midori (P330-5)
ΔE - 4.42 (95.6% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Citron (DE 5473) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Citron (DE 5473) to Sherwin Williams


#D9C661
Frolic (SW 6703)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#CEBC55
Limón Fresco (SW 9030)
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#EDD26F
Funky Yellow (SW 6913)
ΔE - 5.25 (94.8% similar)
#E1D286
Chartreuse (SW 0073)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)





Valspar


Citron (DE 5473) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Citron (DE 5473) to Valspar


#D8C360
Sunlit Meadow (8001-26E)
ΔE - 2.68 (97.3% similar)
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Green Mamba (V020-2)
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)
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Matcha (8001-27D)
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#E8CE6C
Seth's Smile (8001-24D)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Citron (DE 5473) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Citron (DE 5473) to PPG Paints


#D5CE69
Force Of Nature (PPG1218-4)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#E2C74F
Golden Yarrow (PPG1215-5)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#D5D16B
Got The Giggles (PPG17-25)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#C9CC4A
Slap Happy (PPG1217-7)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Citron (DE 5473) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Citron (DE 5473) to Benjamin Moore


#E2D06D
Yellow Tone (370)
ΔE - 3.23 (96.8% similar)
#D1D256
Granny Smith (CSP-860)
ΔE - 4.43 (95.6% similar)
#ECD559
Majestic Yellow (355)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)
#D9CD7A
Golden Delicious (390)
ΔE - 4.57 (95.4% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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