Surfboard Yellow vs Citron
Surfboard Yellow (Behr) and Citron (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Surfboard Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Citron to the beige family. The 6-point LRV gap — 71 for Surfboard Yellow vs 65 for Citron — means Surfboard Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Where Surfboard Yellow leans red, Citron reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 4.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Surfboard Yellow vs Citron Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Surfboard Yellow on one side and Citron on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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