Citrine vs Powell Buff
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Powell Buff (LRV 59) reflects noticeably more light than Citrine (LRV 41), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 18.5, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Citrine vs Powell Buff in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Citrine and Powell Buff in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Powell Buff reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Citrine.
Color Details
Citrine vs Powell Buff Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citrine on one side and Powell Buff 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.