Cotton
SW 9581 · Sherwin-Williams
WhiteView Cotton SW 9581 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#EEEBE1
LRV
83
Family
White
SW 9581
Color profile
Light value
83 · Very light
Undertone
Warm warm, golden cast
Family
White
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 83, Cotton is a very light greige that reflects most light. Cotton carries a warm undertone. It sits between greige and beige. Sherwin-Williams files Cotton under White.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 83 Very light · reflects most light and reads bright
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around CottonThis colorCottonSherwin-Williams · SW 9581
CoordinatingCanal StreetSherwin-Williams · SW 9523CoordinatingLimestoneSherwin-Williams · SW 9599CoordinatingSoft SuedeSherwin-Williams · SW 9577Similar colors
Tap any color to compareCotton vs Alabaster
83LRV82
#EEEBE1Hex#EDEAE0
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Cotton vs Cold Foam
83LRV84
#EEEBE1Hex#EFECE3
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Cotton vs Greek Villa
83LRV84
#EEEBE1Hex#F0ECE2
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Cotton vs Shell White
83LRV83
#EEEBE1Hex#F0EBE0
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Cotton vs Westhighland White
83LRV86
#EEEBE1Hex#F3EEE3
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Cotton vs Marshmallow
83LRV82
#EEEBE1Hex#EEE9E0
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Cotton vs Whitetail
83LRV86
#EEEBE1Hex#F4EFE4
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Cotton vs White Flour
83LRV87
#EEEBE1Hex#F4EFE5
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Cotton vs Cheviot
83LRV89
#EEEBE1Hex#F6F2E8
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Cotton vs Frost Bite
83LRV88
#EEEBE1Hex#F6F0E5
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareCotton vs Winter Mood
83LRV84
#EEEBE1Hex#EFECE2
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Winter Mood is near-identical compared with Cotton.
Cotton vs Silky White
83LRV83
#EEEBE1Hex#EEEBE2
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Silky White is near-identical compared with Cotton.
Cotton vs Glacier White
83LRV80
#EEEBE1Hex#ECEAE0
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green cast
Glacier White is near-identical · 3 points darker compared with Cotton.
Cotton vs Arcade White
83LRV83
#EEEBE1Hex#EDEBE2
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green cast
Arcade White is near-identical compared with Cotton.
Cotton vs Paramount White
83LRV82
#EEEBE1Hex#ECEAE1
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green cast
Paramount White is near-identical · 1 points darker compared with Cotton.
Cotton vs Soft Wool
83LRV85
#EEEBE1Hex#F0EDE4
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Soft Wool is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Cotton.
Cotton vs Atrium White
83LRV85
#EEEBE1Hex#F1EEE4
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Atrium White is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Cotton.
Cotton vs Swiss Coffee
83LRV82
#EEEBE1Hex#EEECE1
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, green cast
Swiss Coffee is near-identical · 1 points darker compared with Cotton.
Cotton vs Au Lait No.CB9
83LRV80
#EEEBE1Hex#EBE7DC
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden cast
Au Lait No.CB9 is very close match · 3 points darker compared with Cotton.
Cotton vs Pointing
83LRV86
#EEEBE1Hex#F3EFE3
WhiteFamilyWhite
warm, golden castUndertonewarm, golden lean
Pointing is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Cotton.
Cotton, answered
What is the LRV of Cotton?
Cotton (SW 9581) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 83, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very light range.
Is Cotton a warm or cool color?
Cotton has a warm undertone (warm, golden cast).
Can Cotton be used outside?
Yes, Cotton is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Cotton from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Cotton is Winter Mood (PPG14-16) by PPG, near-identical.
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