Lemon vs Citrus
Where Lemon belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Citrus is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Citrus (LRV 61) reflects noticeably more light than Lemon (LRV 55), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lemon runs yellow while Citrus is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 0.1, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Lemon vs Citrus Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lemon on one side and Citrus 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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