Citrine vs Purple Passage

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Citrine reads as yellow, while Purple Passage reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 82 vs 12, Citrine will read as the brighter of the two — a 70-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Citrine's neutral character against Purple Passage's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 59.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.