Cloud Nine vs Cotton Balls
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Cloud Nine reads as yellow, while Cotton Balls reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Cotton Balls (LRV 89) reflects noticeably more light than Cloud Nine (LRV 84), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cloud Nine runs warm while Cotton Balls is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. At ΔE 2.5, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Cloud Nine vs Cotton Balls Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cloud Nine 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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At LRV 84 vs 44, Cloud Nine is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 84 vs 45, Cloud Nine is decisively the brighter choice.
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