Citron vs Humorous Green
Citron is a Benjamin Moore color while Humorous Green comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Citron belongs to the beige-yellow family and Humorous Green to the beige-green family. At LRV 52 vs 47, Citron will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Citron's yellow character against Humorous Green's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 9.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Citron vs Humorous Green in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Citron and Humorous Green are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Front Door
Front doors are seen in isolation against the rest of the facade, which makes them a high-stakes surface where even subtle differences matter. Citron has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Citron vs Humorous Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citron on one side and Humorous Green 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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