Cotton Ball vs Lighter Mint
Cotton Ball (Jotun) and Lighter Mint (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Cotton Ball reads as beige-yellow, while Lighter Mint reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 5-point LRV gap — 85 for Cotton Ball vs 80 for Lighter Mint — means Cotton Ball will open up a space more effectively. Where Cotton Ball leans warm, Lighter Mint reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 5.3 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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 Lighter Mint Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton Ball on one side and Lighter Mint 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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