Cotton Balls vs Sunrays
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Cotton Balls belongs to the beige-white family and Sunrays to the beige-yellow family. Cotton Balls (LRV 89) reflects noticeably more light than Sunrays (LRV 58), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 70.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Sunrays Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton Balls on one side and Sunrays 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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