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.
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Cotton Balls vs Straw Hat Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton Balls on one side and Straw Hat 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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