Cotton Ball vs Whitening
Cotton Ball (Jotun) and Whitening (Little Greene) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Cotton Ball belongs to the beige-yellow family and Whitening to the beige-white family. The 3-point LRV gap — 88 for Whitening vs 85 for Cotton Ball — means Whitening will open up a space more effectively. Where Cotton Ball leans warm, Whitening reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.2 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a 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 Ball vs Whitening Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton Ball on one side and Whitening 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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