Citrona vs Machine Green
Where Citrona belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Machine Green is a PPG color. Citrona reads as beige-yellow, while Machine Green reads as beige-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Citrona (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Machine Green (LRV 33), a difference of 24 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 19.5, 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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Citrona vs Machine Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citrona on one side and Machine Green 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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