Cotton Balls 2145-70 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F6F7EC, LRV 89 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Resort White from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6F7EC · 2145-70
Cotton Balls
89%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Cotton Balls
Cotton Balls is a soft, clean white at LRV 89 — bright and fresh, with just enough warmth to keep it from feeling stark or icy. It's a versatile bright white for walls, trim, and ceilings, reading crisp without the cool edge of a true blue-white.
Its subtle warmth means it can look faintly soft beside a stark cool white, so keep the whites consistent. It's lovely in bright, airy rooms. Behr Resort White is its near-identical cross-brand match.
Cotton Balls Technical Profile
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Cotton Balls in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cotton Balls in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCotton Balls
Nearly identical
BehrResort White
Resort White
Behr
Nearly identical
Tulle White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Applemint
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sunbeam
Valspar
Nearly identical
Drifted Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Clear Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Twinkle Twinkle
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tea Set White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Imagine .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
High Reflective White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Wimborne White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cotton Balls
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cotton Balls
#F6F7EC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#94B280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cotton Balls
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cotton Balls 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Cotton Balls.
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 Balls — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cotton Balls have?
Cotton Balls by Benjamin Moore 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 Balls in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cotton Balls from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton Balls are Resort White by Behr (a near-identical match), Mirage White by Behr (a near-identical match), Tulle White by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cotton Balls'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 Balls?
Cotton Balls has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 89.0, 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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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 Balls's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.