Dark Linen vs Citrine
Dark Linen is a Benjamin Moore color while Citrine comes from Sherwin-Williams. Hue-wise, Dark Linen belongs to the beige-yellow family and Citrine to the yellow family. With LRVs of 80 and 82, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Dark Linen's yellow character against Citrine's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 1.8, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Dark Linen vs Citrine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Linen on one side and Citrine 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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