Cottage White vs Millstream
Both from Behr's palette. Cottage White reads as beige-white, while Millstream reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Cottage White (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Millstream (LRV 61), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cottage White runs red while Millstream is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 21.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Cottage White vs Millstream Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cottage White on one side and Millstream 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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