Cotton Balls vs RAL 120-3
Where Cotton Balls belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 120-3 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Cotton Balls belongs to the beige-white family and RAL 120-3 to the beige-greige family. Cotton Balls (LRV 89) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 120-3 (LRV 85), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.9, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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 RAL 120-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton Balls on one side and RAL 120-3 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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