Yellow Tone vs Citron
Where Yellow Tone belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Citron is a Farrow & Ball color. Hue-wise, Yellow Tone belongs to the beige-yellow family and Citron to the beige family. Citron (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Yellow Tone (LRV 59), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Yellow Tone runs yellow while Citron is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.9 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.
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Yellow Tone vs Citron Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Yellow Tone on one side and Citron 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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