Citrona vs Timid Absinthe
Where Citrona belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Timid Absinthe is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Citrona belongs to the beige-yellow family and Timid Absinthe to the yellow family. Timid Absinthe (LRV 72) reflects noticeably more light than Citrona (LRV 57), a difference of 14 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 21.7, 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 Timid Absinthe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citrona on one side and Timid Absinthe 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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