Combed Cotton 1205-1 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F4F0DE, LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Timid White from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
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Combed Cotton
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Combed Cotton in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Combed Cotton in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCombed Cotton
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTimid White
Timid White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Seaside Sand
Behr
Nearly identical
Milk And Honey
Kilz
Nearly identical
Little Flower
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glisten Green
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Imagine .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Pumice Stone
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Whitewashed Oak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Split Banana
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Nearly identical
James White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Barely Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Combed Cotton
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Combed Cotton
#F4F0DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Combed Cotton
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Combed Cotton 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Combed Cotton.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Combed Cotton — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Combed Cotton have?
Combed Cotton by PPG 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 Combed Cotton in your own space before committing.
What colors match Combed Cotton from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Combed Cotton are Timid White by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Seaside Sand by Behr (a near-identical match), Milk And Honey by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Combed Cotton'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 Combed Cotton?
Combed Cotton has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.8, 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 Combed Cotton's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.