Citrus Burst vs Fickle Pickle
Where Citrus Burst belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Fickle Pickle is a Valspar color. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Citrus Burst (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Fickle Pickle (LRV 20), a difference of 29 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 29.9, 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 Burst vs Fickle Pickle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citrus Burst on one side and Fickle Pickle 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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