Citron Cocktail vs Timid Absinthe
Where Citron Cocktail belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Timid Absinthe is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Citron Cocktail belongs to the green-yellow family and Timid Absinthe to the yellow family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (71 vs 72), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. With a ΔE of 13.4, 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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Citron Cocktail vs Timid Absinthe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citron Cocktail on one side and Timid Absinthe 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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