Citrus Orange vs Graceful Sea
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Citrus Orange reads as beige, while Graceful Sea reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Graceful Sea (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Citrus Orange (LRV 35), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Citrus Orange runs red while Graceful Sea is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 101.1, 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 Orange vs Graceful Sea Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citrus Orange on one side and Graceful Sea 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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