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Sherwin Williams Citronella SW6915

Citronella

Sherwin Williams

SW6915

About Citronella by Sherwin Williams

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Brightness: 41.1%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #cba901

RGB: 203, 169, 1

Hue50°

Saturation99%

Lightness40%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Citronella

Sherwin Williams

SW6915

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Citronella SW6915 a warm or cool color?
Citronella by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Citronella?
Citronella sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 50°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Citronella?
Brightness is about 41%. Saturation is around 99%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 40%. Hue is close to 50°. The hex value is #cba901. The RGB value is 203, 169, 1.
Is Citronella better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Citronella has brightness around 41%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Citronella?
You can match Citronella 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 Citronella work best in a home?
Citronella works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Citronella compare to a pure white paint?
Citronella is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Citronella

Sherwin Williams

SW6915

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Citronella

Sherwin Williams

SW6915

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Citronella

Sherwin Williams

SW6915

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

Sharp Cheddar

Benjamin Moore

2017-20

Chartreuse

Benjamin Moore

2024-10

GRASS DAISY

Glidden

PPG1215-6

Orange Sky

Benjamin Moore

2018-10