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Benjamin Moore Citronée 281

Citronée

Benjamin Moore

281

About Citronée by Benjamin Moore

Citronée 281 by Benjamin Moore is a light warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 84% and hue near 49° for steady results across rooms. Great for cozy rooms, nurseries, or calm living spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 84.2%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f3edd1

RGB: 243, 237, 209

Hue49°

Saturation59%

Lightness89%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Citronée from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Citronée looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Citronée 281 a warm or cool color?
Citronée by Benjamin Moore is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Citronée?
Citronée sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 49°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Citronée?
Brightness is about 84%. Saturation is around 59%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 89%. Hue is close to 49°. The hex value is #f3edd1. The RGB value is 243, 237, 209.
Is Citronée better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Citronée has brightness around 84%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Citronée?
You can match Citronée with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Citronée work best in a home?
Citronée is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Citronée compare to a pure white paint?
Citronée is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Citronée in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Citronée in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Citronée. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Citronée. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.