Babouche vs Citronella
Babouche (Farrow & Ball) and Citronella (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Babouche reads as beige, while Citronella reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 15-point LRV gap — 57 for Babouche vs 41 for Citronella — means Babouche will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 25.0 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Babouche vs Citronella Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Babouche on one side and Citronella 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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