Plain And Simple vs Citrine
Plain And Simple is a PPG color while Citrine comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 84 and 82, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. With a ΔE of 1.5, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Plain And Simple vs Citrine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Plain And Simple on one side and Citrine 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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At LRV 84 vs 45, Plain And Simple is decisively the brighter choice.
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