Citrus Blossom vs Bancha
Where Citrus Blossom belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Bancha is a Farrow & Ball color. Citrus Blossom reads as beige, while Bancha reads as beige-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Citrus Blossom (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Bancha (LRV 13), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Citrus Blossom runs red while Bancha is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 44.3, 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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Citrus Blossom vs Bancha Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citrus Blossom on one side and Bancha 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.
More Citrus Blossom comparisons
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At LRV 57 vs 6, Citrus Blossom is decisively the brighter choice.
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