Cotton Ball DEW387 is a blue paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #F2F7FD, LRV 93 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Igloo from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2F7FD · DEW387
Cotton Ball
93%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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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 →
Dunn-EdwardsCotton Ball
Nearly identical
BehrIgloo
Igloo
Behr
Nearly identical
Moonbeam
Valspar
Very similar
Dove White
PPG
Very similar
Inverness
Kilz
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Traffic White
RAL
Very similar
Lil' Snowflake
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Icy Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lily White
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Imagine .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Melting Glacier
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sizing
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Rarified Air
Sherwin-Williams
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
Side Walls
Cotton Ball
#F2F7FD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#706CC6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Cotton Ball 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cotton Ball — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cotton Ball have?
Cotton Ball by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue 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 Igloo by Behr (a near-identical match), Silver Chalice by Behr (a near-identical match), Bridal Veil by Behr (a very close 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 92.5, 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 Ball's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.