Citra Lime vs Calamine
Where Citra Lime belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Calamine is a Farrow & Ball color. Citra Lime reads as green, while Calamine reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Citra Lime (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Calamine (LRV 68), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Citra Lime runs green while Calamine is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 24.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Calamine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citra Lime on one side and Calamine 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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