Citronella vs Gambol Gold
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Citronella reads as beige-yellow, while Gambol Gold reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Gambol Gold (LRV 48) reflects noticeably more light than Citronella (LRV 41), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. 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 you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Citronella vs Gambol Gold in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Citronella and Gambol Gold in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Front Door
A front door is a focal point — small color differences read clearly at this concentrated scale. The brightness difference is modest but present — Gambol Gold gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Citronella vs Gambol Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citronella on one side and Gambol Gold 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.