COLOR TREND: CITRON POP

Imagine a mustard yellow in all its richness taken to a shade so bright that it mimics gold, and that is the color I'm currently obsessed with. I suppose I'll call it citron, but it seems to have several levels of depth, all of them vivid, modern and stunning...
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Of course the main question is - what does one pair with this strong color? Well, first off, let's start by saying that citron is the pop - not the base. I love it as an accent to shades of greyish blues, seashell pinks and nudes, and a dramatic black or rich brown.
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A popular choice on the runways for the resort collections, it pairs freshly with white for summer, but is given more character and depth with the addition of some of these other color selections as well.
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And - while quite intuitively modern in most settings - citron makes a beautiful choice for dramatic traditional settings as well. In fact - the upholstery on the antique accent chair in my living room could be considered a shade of citron! Pair it with gold and bronze to make the color shine through.

I can't wait to see how gorgeous it looks against deep teals and aubergine for fall, too!


*images via elle decor, marie claire maison, style.com (celine resort 2011), and martha stewart.

31 comments:

  1. Unknown21.7.10

    gorgeous post! i love that you reminded us that citron should be used as a POP not a base :)

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  2. Michelle21.7.10

    You are right on with that blue and apricot together!

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  3. Dumbwit Tellher21.7.10

    Fresh, fun & completely not the norm. Love the color palate Cassandra.

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  4. Lilacandgrey21.7.10

    GREAT color combos! Love the citron :)
    <3

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  5. Jade @ Flip Flops + Pearls Design21.7.10

    Big fan of the citron pop in the room!! Great images!

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  6. Anonymous21.7.10

    Terrific post, Cassandra! You color boards are utterly inspiring and citron might be my new crush as well :). I'd love it paired with some muted shades of neutral colors, that would make for a fantastic and modern combo!

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  7. love-v21.7.10

    This is the inspiration I was looking for - I want to paint my rattan sofa and this color has been on my mind. My husband, however hates it. Maybe seeing such a lovely mood board will sway his opinion.

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  8. Unknown21.7.10

    Citron looks really great with the other colors you chose! beautiful.

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  9. Liv21.7.10

    I'm surprised how much I'm loving this colour palette, I would have never considered it for my own home but now I'm thinking a pop of citron might be what's missing.
    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  10. ASHLEY21.7.10

    I love those colors!

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  11. alison (semi-fab lane)21.7.10

    oh yeah, i love those chairs and a lamp in citron is the perfect pop for a room!

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  12. the brunette21.7.10

    this is definitely what my current summer wardrobe is missing! actually i think my whole life is missing a bit of a "citron pop!"

    can you buy it at the store? :)

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  13. jen leitzell21.7.10

    The pop of citron adds the perfect amount of excitement to each space. I love it! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  14. Ginger Hartford21.7.10

    Color Confidential-Lovely combination's! My Artaissance Art Pik just 4U:"A Place Where Summer Strives" http://www.artthatfits.com/Art/EnlargePage.aspx?ImageId=317278 Twitter @GinsDesign4Art

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  15. Color Collective21.7.10

    love these color combos!!

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  16. Dovecote Decor21.7.10

    Thanks for showing the color chips, that really helped me visualize how the yellow color would go in a room palette. I too will always have a fondness for that lemony yellow color because it was the color of the breakfast room chairs in my childhood house. In fact my mom painted them herself as a crazy pregnancy project - thanks mom for poisoning me with the fumes!!!

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  17. Anonymous21.7.10

    That lamp is to die for!

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  18. Erin @ Slipcover Your Life21.7.10

    DROOLING over these color palettes. I think the last one is my fav. but the first one is a close second...

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  19. Mary Sue21.7.10

    Very nice if done properly! I was thinking about doing something very bold like this in my guest bedroom which has very very dark muted purple, almost black walls. Should be interesting!


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  20. The Frugal Style21.7.10

    I love these photos! Thanks for sharing. It seems like a J Crew catalog translated in to wonderful home decor. Over the past few seasons I've drooled and dreamed over them, and here is that same style translated for home. AMAZING! What a great combo of colors!
    Melissa :-)

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  21. The Iconic Blog.com21.7.10

    Love the inspiration. Fabulous hue!xx

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  22. Kim Sharper21.7.10

    Great post! A pop of Citron makes such a modern statement. So fresh!

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  23. Maryam in Marrakesh21.7.10

    Yay for color! Who wants to live in black, white and beige.

    I need a little citron myself!

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  24. ann.21.7.10

    LOVE the color. love it love it!!!

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  25. AlixRose21.7.10

    I love the idea of a little citron pop. It will definitely make a place look alive in the winter seattle months.

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  26. Lissa Pierce21.7.10

    Great color combinations!
    My favorite is the top photo. That "citron pop" works so well with the cool teal and the warm tones in the room and adds dimension. Very relaxed feeling!

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  27. Sabrina21.7.10

    I love this post! So much color!

    xxSabrina

    www.rubypr.com/blog

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  28. Ijeoma22.7.10

    Gorgeous colour combos! Very fresh and summery too!

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  29. Alina22.7.10

    this mixture of colors makes me smile, amazing!

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  30. Bekah Mae22.7.10

    Ooh...that color is certainly growing on me!

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  31. Seanna18.1.11

    I love your color trend boards!! Where do you get the graphics for the square color swatches??

    seannaelaine@hotmail.com

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