Cotton Candy vs St. John Blue
Cotton Candy and St. John Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Cotton Candy reads as pink-red, while St. John Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 43-point LRV gap — 77 for Cotton Candy vs 34 for St. John Blue — means Cotton Candy will open up a space more effectively. Where Cotton Candy leans red, St. John Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 32.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Candy vs St. John Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton Candy on one side and St. John Blue 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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