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Behr Citronette (HDC-MD-03) Paint Color


Color Name: Citronette (HDC-MD-03)
Hex Color Code: #C4AA27
RGB Color Code: RGB(196, 170, 39)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 13.3%, 80.1%, 23.1%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Citronette (HDC-MD-03) color - its meaning and example


What color is Citronette (HDC-MD-03)?

Citronette (HDC-MD-03) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Citronette (HDC-MD-03) is #C4AA27, and the RGB color code is RGB(196, 170, 39).

In the RGB color model, Citronette (HDC-MD-03) has a red value of 196, a green value of 170, and a blue value of 39. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.3% magenta, 80.1% yellow, and 23.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 50.1° (degrees), 66.8 % saturation, and 46.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Citronette (HDC-MD-03) has a hue of 50.1° (degrees), 80.1 % saturation and 76.9 % brightness/value.


Citronette (HDC-MD-03) is cool or warm?

The color Citronette (HDC-MD-03) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Citronette (HDC-MD-03)?

Citronette (HDC-MD-03) has an LRV of nearly 41. 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

Citronette (HDC-MD-03)

Light Color


Compare LRV 41 of Citronette (HDC-MD-03) 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 41 puts Behr Citronette (HDC-MD-03) 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


Citronette (HDC-MD-03) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(196, 170, 39)
Red
196 (76.9%)
Green
170 (66.7%)
Blue
39 (15.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
13.27%
Yellow
80.10%
Key
23.14%

HSL

HSL(50.06deg, 66.8 %, 46.1 %)

Hue
50.06°
Saturation
66.81 %.
Lightness
46.08 %.

RYB

RYB(75, 161, 42)
Red
75 (29.4%)
Yellow
161 (63.1%)
Blue
42 (16.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
50.06°
Saturation
80.10 %.
Brightness / Value
76.86 %.

HWB

H: 50.06°

W: 15.29 %

B: 23.14 %

XYZ

X : 37.51

Y : 40.63

Z : 7.79

YXY

Y1 : 40.63

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.47

CMY

C : 23.14%

M : 33.33%

Y : 84.71%


LRV

~ 40.6 %

Munsell Color System

7.6Y 6.8/-0.9

CIE-Lab

L : 69.92

A : -3.59

B : 65.12

CIE-Lch

L : 69.92

C : 65.22

H : 93.16

CIE-Luv

L : 69.92

U : 23.6

V : 70.16

Hunter-Lab

L : 63.74

A : -6.52

B : 37.38






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Pantone PMS


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RAL Classic


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Paint similar to Citronette (HDC-MD-03) (Paint - Behr)


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Behr


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ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)


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Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 4.70 (95.3% similar)
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Benjamin Moore


Citronette (HDC-MD-03) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Citronette (HDC-MD-03) to Benjamin Moore


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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


Citronette (HDC-MD-03) - #C4AA27 Color Images and Patterns


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