Cotton Balls vs Pale Straw
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Cotton Balls reads as beige-white, while Pale Straw reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 89 and 87, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a yellow quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 8.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Pale Straw Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton Balls on one side and Pale Straw 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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