Cotton Ball HDC-CT-18G is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F6F5EF, LRV 91 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is White Snow from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6F5EF · HDC-CT-18G
Cotton Ball
91%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cotton Ball Technical Profile
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Cotton Ball in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cotton Ball in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCotton Ball
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWhite Snow
White Snow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ultra White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cuddle Down
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Wing
Kilz
Nearly identical
Droplets
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Apple White
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cotton Tail
PPG
Nearly identical
Gardenia
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cyprus Spring
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
All White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Imagine .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cotton Ball
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cotton Ball
#F6F5EF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cotton Ball
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cotton Ball Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cotton Ball.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cotton Ball — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cotton Ball have?
Cotton Ball by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cotton Ball in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cotton Ball from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton Ball are White Snow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Ultra White by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cuddle Down by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cotton Ball's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cotton Ball?
Cotton Ball has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 91.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cotton Ball's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.