Cotton Wood 412-1DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E6DDD4, LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Modest White from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6DDD4 · 412-1DB
Cotton Wood
73%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cotton Wood Technical Profile
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Cotton Wood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cotton Wood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCotton Wood
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsModest White
Modest White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pale Cashmere
Behr
Nearly identical
Stone Harbor
PPG
Nearly identical
Blank Canvas
Valspar
Nearly identical
Featherstone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Southern Sand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Venetian Wall
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antique White
Kilz
Nearly identical
Linen White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cotton Wood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cotton Wood
#E6DDD4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cotton Wood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cotton Wood 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Cotton Wood.
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 Wood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cotton Wood have?
Cotton Wood by Dutch Boy 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 Wood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cotton Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton Wood are Modest White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Nice White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Everyday White by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cotton Wood'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 Wood?
Cotton Wood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 73.3, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cotton Wood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.