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Cotton Ball

91%LRV Value
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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.

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Cotton Ball Technical Profile

HEX Code#F6F5EF
RGB246, 245, 239
LRV91.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

White Opulence

Complement

White 1852

Cotton Ball Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

This Color

Accent

Butternut Wood

Pop

Rice Curry

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Iced Slate

Trim

This Color

Accent

Evergreen Trail

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Salt Cellar

Trim

This Color

Accent

Winter Evening

Pop

Majestic Purple

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Cotton Ball.

Whipped Cream

Behr · DC-001

#F6F5EF

Shea

Behr · RD-W09

#F8F1EB

Natural White

Behr · DC-005

#F7F4E8

Heavy Sugar

Behr · T13-14

#EFF5F1

Pink Dust

Behr · PPL-33

#F5EFE8

Ivory Keys

Behr · T16-17

#F3F1E7

More yellow colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Winding Vines

Benjamin Moore · 532

#918E56

Lemon Tint

Hirshfield's · 0819

#FCF3CB

Sabo Garden

Hirshfield's · 0402

#978D59

Crocus Tint

Vista Paint · 0854

#FCF0C3

Recycled Glass

Sherwin-Williams · 7747

#BDC0A0

Soupy Green

Dutch Boy · 123-5DB

#D7C65B

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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