Albuquerque Teal vs Cotton Balls

Albuquerque Teal and Cotton Balls come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Albuquerque Teal belongs to the blue family and Cotton Balls to the beige-white family. The 59-point LRV gap — 89 for Cotton Balls vs 30 for Albuquerque Teal — means Cotton Balls will open up a space more effectively. Where Albuquerque Teal leans green and blue, Cotton Balls reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 52.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.