Barley vs Cotton Balls
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Barley belongs to the beige family and Cotton Balls to the beige-white family. Cotton Balls (LRV 89) reflects noticeably more light than Barley (LRV 68), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Barley runs red while Cotton Balls is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 25.0, 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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Barley vs Cotton Balls Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Barley 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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