Citrus Green vs Purple Lotus
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Citrus Green belongs to the green family and Purple Lotus to the grey-purple family. Citrus Green (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Purple Lotus (LRV 10), a difference of 42 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Citrus Green runs green while Purple Lotus is decidedly purple, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 80.6, 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 Green vs Purple Lotus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citrus Green on one side and Purple Lotus 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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