Cotton Grey HDC-NT-20 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D2CCC6, estimated LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mercurial from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #D2CCC6 · HDC-NT-20
Cotton Grey
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cotton Grey Technical Profile
HEX Code#D2CCC6
RGB210, 204, 198
Estimated LRV61.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Cotton Grey
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Mercurial
Sherwin-Williams
#D1CCC6
Close digital match
Portland Gray
Benjamin Moore
#D4CDC8
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Cornforth White
Farrow & Ball
#D1CBC3
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Silvered Fog
Dutch Boy
#D2CEC8
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Barely Mocha
Kilz
#D6D0CB
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Cool Slate
PPG
#D0CCC5
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Moon Shot
Valspar
#D4CFC7
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Miner's Dust
Dunn-Edwards
#D3CEC5
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Santo
Hirshfield's
#D6D2CE
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Orchid Shadow
Vista Paint
#CBC5C1
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Colors That Work With Cotton Grey
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cotton Grey
#D2CCC6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cotton Grey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cotton Grey 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 Grey.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cotton Grey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cotton Grey have?
Cotton Grey by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cotton Grey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton Grey are Mercurial by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Portland Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Pediment by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cotton Grey'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 Grey?
Cotton Grey has a estimated lightness value of 61.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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