Cotton Candy 1118 is a off-white paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F9EDED, estimated LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cotton Candy from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Vista Paint · #F9EDED · 1118
Cotton Candy
87%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cotton Candy Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9EDED
RGB249, 237, 237
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
BrandVista Paint
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Compare alternatives to Cotton Candy
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Cotton Candy
Hirshfield's
#FAEEEF
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Fair Maiden
Valspar
#F5EAEB
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Crystal Clear
Dunn-Edwards
#F4E9EA
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Quartz White
Behr
#F5EBEA
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Bare Pink
PPG
#F2E7E7
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Pink Bliss
Benjamin Moore
#F6EBE8
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Sweet Tart
Dutch Boy
#F3E9EC
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Vintage Lamp
Kilz
#E9E2E2
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Cotton Candy
Sherwin-Williams
#F2E0DF
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#EEE9E7
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#F4F4F4
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Colors That Work With Cotton Candy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cotton Candy
#F9EDED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8997A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cotton Candy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cotton Candy 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 Candy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cotton Candy have?
Cotton Candy by Vista Paint 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 Cotton Candy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cotton Candy are Cotton Candy by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Fair Maiden by Valspar (a close digital match), Crystal Clear by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cotton Candy'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 Candy?
Cotton Candy 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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