Cotton Balls vs S 0300-N
Cotton Balls is a Benjamin Moore color while S 0300-N comes from NCS. Both sit in the beige-white family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 89 and 90, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Cotton Balls's yellow character against S 0300-N's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.4, 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 S 0300-N Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton Balls on one side and S 0300-N 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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