Citron vs Indian Yellow
Where Citron belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Indian Yellow is a Little Greene color. Citron reads as beige, while Indian Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Indian Yellow (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Citron (LRV 65), a difference of 8 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Citron runs warm while Indian Yellow is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 17.0, 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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Citron vs Indian Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citron on one side and Indian 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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