Citronella
SW 6915 · Sherwin-Williams
YellowView Citronella SW 6915 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#CBA901
LRV
41
Family
Yellow
SW 6915
Color profile
Light value
41 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Yellow Also reads orange
Availability
Interior only
“At LRV 41, Citronella is a medium yellow that reflects a moderate amount of light. Citronella carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Citronella under Yellow.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 41 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around CitronellaThis colorCitronellaSherwin-Williams · SW 6915
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Tap any color to compareCitronella vs Eye Catching
41LRV50
#CBA901Hex#DDB835
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Citronella vs Kingdom Gold
41LRV41
#CBA901Hex#D1A436
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Citronella vs Hep Green
41LRV44
#CBA901Hex#C4B146
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Citronella vs Nugget
41LRV46
#CBA901Hex#DBB04A
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Citronella vs Humorous Green
41LRV47
#CBA901Hex#C6B836
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Citronella vs Glitzy Gold
41LRV39
#CBA901Hex#D6A02B
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Citronella vs Gambol Gold
41LRV48
#CBA901Hex#E1B047
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Citronella vs Crispy Gold
41LRV35
#CBA901Hex#C49832
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Citronella vs High Strung
41LRV31
#CBA901Hex#AC9825
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Citronella vs Limón Fresco
41LRV50
#CBA901Hex#CEBC55
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareCitronella vs Grass Daisy
41LRV42
#CBA901Hex#CEB02A
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Grass Daisy is very close match · cooler compared with Citronella.
Citronella vs La Vida
41LRV37
#CBA901Hex#BFA303
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
La Vida is close match · 4 points darker · cooler compared with Citronella.
Citronella vs Citronette
41LRV40
#CBA901Hex#C4AA27
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Citronette is close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Citronella.
Citronella vs Pickled Peppers
41LRV48
#CBA901Hex#D7B526
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Pickled Peppers is close match · 6 points lighter · cooler compared with Citronella.
Citronella, answered
What is the LRV of Citronella?
Citronella (SW 6915) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 41, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Citronella a warm or cool color?
Citronella has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Citronella be used outside?
Citronella is formulated for interior use.
What is the closest match to Citronella from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Citronella is Grass Daisy (PPG1215-6) by PPG, very close match · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6915
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