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Citrus Blossom

Benjamin Moore · 123

The Analysis

Citrus Blossom is a saturated, mid-tone gold that acts as a reliable light-booster. With an LRV of 58.8, it reflects enough light to keep a space feeling open while adding significant warmth that prevents the room from feeling stark.

This is a bold, high-personality choice that functions best as an accent wall or a statement color in smaller rooms like powder baths or entries. It is generally too dominant to be used as a neutral wall color for an entire open-concept home.

LRV 59

History & Origin

This color aligns with the warm, optimistic palettes popular in Mid-Century Modern design. It avoids looking dated by leaning more toward a sophisticated ochre than a standard '80s country yellow.

Undertonewarm
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

Pair this with dark walnut wood tones or matte black metal fixtures to anchor the brightness and provide contrast. It works exceptionally well in kitchens or mudrooms where you want to emphasize a clean, high-energy environment.

The Mood

This shade is decidedly energizing and creates an active, sociable atmosphere. Because of its intensity, it is best suited for rooms where you want to feel alert and productive rather than areas intended for deep rest.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

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Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

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