Combed Cotton 1205-1 is a off-white paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F4F0DE, estimated 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.
PPG · #F4F0DE · 1205-1
Combed Cotton
87%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Combed Cotton Technical Profile
HEX Code#F4F0DE
RGB244, 240, 222
Estimated LRV86.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyoff-white
BrandPPG
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Timid White
Benjamin Moore
#F3EFDE
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Seaside Sand
Behr
#F4EFDD
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Milk And Honey
Kilz
#F6F1DE
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Little Flower
Vista Paint
#F5F2E1
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Glisten Green
Dunn-Edwards
#F2EFDC
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Imagine .04
Colorhouse
#F0EDDB
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Pumice Stone
Hirshfield's
#F7F1DF
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Whitewashed Oak
Valspar
#EFEBDA
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Split Banana
Dutch Boy
#F4EEDD
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Cream
RAL
#FAF4E3
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James White
Farrow & Ball
#EDE9D8
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Barely Pear
Sherwin-Williams
#EDEBDB
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Colors That Work With Combed Cotton
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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.
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Cross-brand colors in the off-white 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 off-white color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Combed Cotton from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Combed Cotton are Timid White by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Seaside Sand by Behr (a close digital match), Milk And Honey by Kilz (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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