Free Throw vs Lemon yellow
Where Free Throw belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Lemon yellow is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Free Throw belongs to the beige family and Lemon yellow to the beige-yellow family. Free Throw (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Lemon yellow (LRV 48), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 11.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Free Throw vs Lemon yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Free Throw on one side and Lemon yellow 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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