Citrus vs Daisy
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Daisy (LRV 68) reflects noticeably more light than Citrus (LRV 61), a difference of 7 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 12.8, 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.
Citrus vs Daisy in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Citrus and Daisy in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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Citrus vs Daisy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citrus on one side and Daisy 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.
More Citrus comparisons
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At LRV 61 vs 27, Citrus is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 61 vs 44, Citrus is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 61 vs 12, Citrus is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 61 vs 12, Citrus is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 61 vs 45, Citrus is decisively the brighter choice.
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