Citrus Orange vs Sharp Cheddar paint color comparison

Citrus Orange vs Sharp Cheddar

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Sharp Cheddar (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Citrus Orange (LRV 35), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 7.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Citrus Orange
Benjamin Moore · 2016-20
LRV34.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2016-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Sharp Cheddar
Benjamin Moore · 2017-20
LRV39.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2017-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Citrus Orange vs Sharp Cheddar Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citrus Orange on one side and Sharp Cheddar on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.