Cotton Balls vs Straw Hat

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Cotton Balls reads as beige-white, while Straw Hat reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 89 vs 57, Cotton Balls will read as the brighter of the two — a 32-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Cotton Balls's yellow character against Straw Hat's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 22.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.