Chestertown Buff vs Cotton Tail
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Chestertown Buff reads as beige, while Cotton Tail reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Cotton Tail (LRV 86) reflects noticeably more light than Chestertown Buff (LRV 53), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Chestertown Buff runs red while Cotton Tail is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 27.2, 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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Chestertown Buff vs Cotton Tail Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chestertown Buff on one side and Cotton Tail 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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