Cotton Flannel 1171-5 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #9090A2, LRV 29 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Faded Violet from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9090A2 · 1171-5
Cotton Flannel
29%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Cotton Flannel Technical Profile
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Cotton Flannel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cotton Flannel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCotton Flannel
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreFaded Violet
Faded Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Provence
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Garden Beauty
Vista Paint
Very similar
Macaw
Valspar
Very similar
Gentle Grape
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bay Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Lavender Spectacle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gothic Purple
Behr
Very similar
Orchid Smoke
Kilz
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cotton Flannel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cotton Flannel
#9090A2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9985AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cotton Flannel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cotton Flannel 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 Cotton Flannel.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cotton Flannel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cotton Flannel have?
Cotton Flannel by PPG has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cotton Flannel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cotton Flannel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton Flannel are Faded Violet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Provence by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Come Catch Me by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cotton Flannel'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 Flannel?
Cotton Flannel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
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 Flannel's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.