Cotton 9581 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EEEBE1, 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.
Ref. #EEEBE1 · 9581
Cotton
83%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cotton Technical Profile
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Cotton in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cotton in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCotton
Nearly identical
Vista PaintZea Flour
Zea Flour
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Winter Mood
PPG
Nearly identical
Swan White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Glacier
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Queen Anne's Lace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Arcade White
Behr
Nearly identical
Polar White
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Modern
Kilz
Nearly identical
Abstract White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Au Lait
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cotton
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Cotton.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cotton — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cotton have?
Cotton by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cotton in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cotton from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton are Zea Flour by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Winter Mood by PPG (a near-identical match), Swan White by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.