Approaching Autumn vs Cotton Balls
Approaching Autumn and Cotton Balls come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Approaching Autumn reads as beige, while Cotton Balls reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 43-point LRV gap — 89 for Cotton Balls vs 46 for Approaching Autumn — means Cotton Balls will open up a space more effectively. Where Approaching Autumn leans red, Cotton Balls reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 33.9 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.
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Approaching Autumn vs Cotton Balls Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Approaching Autumn on one side and Cotton Balls 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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