Citra Lime vs Soft Apple
Citra Lime (Benjamin Moore) and Soft Apple (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Citra Lime belongs to the green family and Soft Apple to the yellow family. The 4-point LRV gap — 83 for Soft Apple vs 79 for Citra Lime — means Soft Apple will open up a space more effectively. Where Citra Lime leans green, Soft Apple reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 9.4 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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Citra Lime vs Soft Apple Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citra Lime on one side and Soft Apple 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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