Calming Aloe vs Cotton Balls
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Calming Aloe belongs to the yellow family and Cotton Balls to the beige-white family. Cotton Balls (LRV 89) reflects noticeably more light than Calming Aloe (LRV 79), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Calming Aloe vs Cotton Balls Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calming Aloe 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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