Cumulus Cotton vs Velvet Plum
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Cumulus Cotton belongs to the blue family and Velvet Plum to the grey family. Cumulus Cotton (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Velvet Plum (LRV 12), a difference of 64 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Cumulus Cotton runs blue while Velvet Plum is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 54.4, 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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Cumulus Cotton vs Velvet Plum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cumulus Cotton on one side and Velvet Plum 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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