Cheerful vs Citron
Cheerful (Benjamin Moore) and Citron (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Cheerful belongs to the beige-yellow family and Citron to the beige family. The 3-point LRV gap — 68 for Cheerful vs 65 for Citron — means Cheerful will open up a space more effectively. Where Cheerful leans yellow, Citron reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 15.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Cheerful vs Citron Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cheerful 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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