Cotton Whisper W-F-300 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FAF4E3, LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cream from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAF4E3 · W-F-300
Cotton Whisper
88%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cotton Whisper Technical Profile
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Cotton Whisper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cotton Whisper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCotton Whisper
Nearly identical
RALCream
Cream
RAL
Nearly identical
Almond Sugar
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
White Glove
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
White Cloud
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Swan White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Linwood Beach White
PPG
Nearly identical
Split Banana
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Milk And Honey
Kilz
Nearly identical
Paperwhite
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pointing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Warm Milk
Valspar
Nearly identical
Air .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cotton Whisper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cotton Whisper
#FAF4E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFC46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Cotton Whisper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cotton Whisper 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 Whisper.
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 Whisper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cotton Whisper have?
Cotton Whisper by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cotton Whisper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cotton Whisper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton Whisper are Cream by RAL (a near-identical match), Almond Sugar by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), White Glove by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cotton Whisper'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 Whisper?
Cotton Whisper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 88.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cotton Whisper's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.