Citron Cocktail vs Sugarplum
Citron Cocktail and Sugarplum come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Citron Cocktail belongs to the green-yellow family and Sugarplum to the purple family. The 3-point LRV gap — 73 for Sugarplum vs 71 for Citron Cocktail — means Sugarplum will open up a space more effectively. Where Citron Cocktail leans green, Sugarplum reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 42.2 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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Citron Cocktail vs Sugarplum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citron Cocktail on one side and Sugarplum 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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