CITRINE
Jotun · 1866
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The Analysis
Citrine is a high-energy yellow with a significant LRV of 70.05, meaning it reflects a large amount of light and will make any room feel significantly brighter and more spacious. Because it leans towards a warm, golden hue, it effectively compensates for dim areas by mimicking the glow of natural sunshine.
This shade works best as a primary wall colour in functional spaces or as a deliberate, bold accent to highlight architectural features. It is a dominant colour, so it acts less like a neutral backdrop and more like a centerpiece for your room’s design.
LRV 70History & Origin
This is a distinctly modern and fresh take on yellow; it avoids the muddy, mustard tones found in older heritage palettes. It feels contemporary and intentional, fitting well into updated interior styles that favor clean lines and saturated accents.
How to Use It
It excels in kitchens or mudrooms where you need a mood boost, pairing perfectly with light oak wood tones or high-contrast matte black hardware. Avoid cool-toned metals like polished chrome, as the warmth of the yellow will clash with their blue undertones.
The Mood
Living with this colour daily is inherently energizing and optimistic, making it an excellent choice for rooms where you want to feel active rather than sleepy. It provides a cheerful, wakeful atmosphere that is less likely to feel sterile than stark white or grey.
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.
- Natural