Cotton Balls vs New Retro
Cotton Balls and New Retro come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Cotton Balls reads as beige-white, while New Retro reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 12-point LRV gap — 89 for Cotton Balls vs 77 for New Retro — means Cotton Balls will open up a space more effectively. Where Cotton Balls leans yellow, New Retro reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 17.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Cotton Balls vs New Retro Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton Balls on one side and New Retro 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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