Cotton 9581 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EEEBE1, estimated LRV 83 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Zea Flour from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #EEEBE1 · 9581
Cotton
83%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cotton Technical Profile
HEX Code#EEEBE1
RGB238, 235, 225
Estimated LRV83.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Zea Flour
Vista Paint
#EEEBE1
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Winter Mood
PPG
#EFECE2
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Swan White
Dutch Boy
#EDEAE0
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Glacier
Benjamin Moore
#EDEBE1
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Queen Anne's Lace
Hirshfield's
#F0ECE2
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Arcade White
Behr
#EDEBE2
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Polar White
Valspar
#F0EDE2
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White Modern
Kilz
#EDEAE2
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Abstract White
Dunn-Edwards
#EDE9DD
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Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
#EBE7DC
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Imagine .06
Colorhouse
#EAE9E1
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Colors That Work With Cotton
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cotton
#EEEBE1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cotton
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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
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Cotton — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cotton have?
Cotton by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Cotton from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton are Zea Flour by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Winter Mood by PPG (a close digital match), Swan White by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting 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 Cotton?
Cotton has a estimated lightness value of 83.0, 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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