Citron vs Lemon Punch
Citron (Cloverdale Paint) and Lemon Punch (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. The 12-point LRV gap — 77 for Citron vs 65 for Lemon Punch — means Citron will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 7.1 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Citron vs Lemon Punch in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Citron and Lemon Punch are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Living Room
A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Citron reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Lemon Punch.
Color Details
Citron vs Lemon Punch Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citron on one side and Lemon Punch 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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At LRV 77 vs 27, Citron is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 77 vs 55, Citron is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 44, Citron is decisively the brighter choice.
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A 11-point LRV gap (77 vs 66) makes Citron the marginally brighter of the two.
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At LRV 77 vs 12, Citron is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 8, Citron is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (77 vs 68) makes Citron the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 77 vs 12, Citron is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 77 vs 45, Citron is decisively the brighter choice.
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