Cotton Balls vs Newt Green
Cotton Balls and Newt Green come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Cotton Balls reads as beige-white, while Newt Green reads as beige-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 69-point LRV gap — 89 for Cotton Balls vs 20 for Newt Green — means Cotton Balls will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 52.3 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 Newt Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton Balls on one side and Newt Green 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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