Billowy Down vs Cotton Balls
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Billowy Down belongs to the blue family and Cotton Balls to the beige-white family. Cotton Balls (LRV 89) reflects noticeably more light than Billowy Down (LRV 76), a difference of 13 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Billowy Down runs blue while Cotton Balls is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 15.7, 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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Billowy Down vs Cotton Balls Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Billowy Down 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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