Ref. #E5DFD3 · PPU7-11
Cotton Knit
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cotton Knit Technical Profile
What color is Cotton Knit? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E5DFD3. Colors similar to Cotton Knit include Sherwin-Williams White Duck, Vista Paint August Moon, Sherwin-Williams Shoji White. Cotton Knit has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 74, Cotton Knit reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Cotton Knit
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
White Duck
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
August Moon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Feather Stone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Hourglass
PPG
Nearly identical
Oyster Pearl
Valspar
Nearly identical
Etiquette
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crystal Haze
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
School House White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cotton Knit
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cotton Knit
#E5DFD3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cotton Knit
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cotton Knit 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 Knit.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cotton Knit — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cotton Knit have?
Cotton Knit by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Cotton Knit from other brands?
The closest matches are White Duck by Sherwin-Williams (#E5DFD2), August Moon by Vista Paint (#E5DFD4), Shoji White by Sherwin-Williams (#E6DFD3). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cotton Knit?
Cotton Knit has an LRV of 74.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Knit's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.