Cotton Tail adds visible warmth and energy — works well in north-facing rooms that need a lift and in spaces where cheerful is the goal. At LRV 87 it reflects plenty of light, which makes it well-suited for north-facing rooms and smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Skip it in north-facing rooms with cool light, where yellows can read acidic or greenish rather than cheerful.
Ref. #F2F0E9 · PPG0998-1
Cotton Tail
87%LRV Value
Cotton Tail Technical Profile
What color is PPG Cotton Tail (PPG0998-1)? It's a very light warm yellow — hex #F2F0E9, LRV 87. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Cotton Tail is Behr Fuji Snow — a near-identical match on the wall, with Dunn-Edwards Cotton Field and Valspar Swiss Coffee also close. With a Light Reflectance Value of 87, Cotton Tail reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Under 2700K warm bulbs Cotton Tail reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Colors Similar to Cotton Tail
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Fuji Snow
Behr
Nearly identical
Cotton Field
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Swiss Coffee
Valspar
Nearly identical
Alabaster
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
White Shoulders
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Simplified White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Architectural White
Kilz
Nearly identical
White Snow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Cotton Tail
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cotton Tail
#F2F0E9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cotton Tail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cotton Tail 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 Tail.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cotton Tail — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Cotton Tail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton Tail are Fuji Snow by Behr (a near-identical match), Cotton Field by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Swiss Coffee by Valspar (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Cotton Tail's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cotton Tail?
Cotton Tail has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.1, 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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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.
Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Cotton Tail depends on the room. Here's how to choose.