Citrus vs Goldfinch paint color comparison

Citrus vs Goldfinch

CitrusSherwin-WilliamsvsGoldfinchSherwin-WilliamsΔE 7.2 — Noticeable difference

Citrus and Goldfinch come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Citrus belongs to the beige-yellow family and Goldfinch to the beige family. The 6-point LRV gap — 61 for Citrus vs 55 for Goldfinch — means Citrus will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 7.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Citrus vs Goldfinch in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Citrus and Goldfinch are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.

Front Door

On a front door, the color is both the first and last thing you see — a context where even a modest tonal difference reads clearly. Citrus reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.

Citruscottagecore front door featuring Citrus by Sherwin-Williams

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GoldfinchSherwin Williams Goldfinch Door

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Color Details

Citrus
Sherwin-Williams · 6906
LRV61.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6906
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Goldfinch
Sherwin-Williams · 6905
LRV54.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6905
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Citrus vs Goldfinch Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Citrus on one side and Goldfinch on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.