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Benjamin Moore Cotton Balls

2145-70 · #F6F7EC · LRV 92.2

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Applemint is a 98% match

Cotton Balls (2145-70) is a warm white from Benjamin Moore with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 92.2 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Applemint (98% match). Also sold as OC-122.

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LRV

92.2 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

2145-70

HEX

#F6F7EC

RGB

246, 247, 236

HSL

65°, 41%, 95%

Family

Whites

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Cotton Balls FAQ

What undertone does Cotton Balls have?

Cotton Balls is a warm white with a subtle yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Cotton Balls?

Cotton Balls has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 92.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.

What is the closest match to Cotton Balls in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Applemint (DE5532), 98%; Valspar: Ewe (8007-5A), 98%; Behr: Night Blooming Jasmine (YL-W10), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Wimborne White (No. 239), 96%; Glidden: Clear Yellow (PPG1215-1), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: White Gallery (HGSW4002), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Cheviot (SW 9503), 95%; PPG: Clear Yellow (PPG1215-1), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Cotton Balls?

The HEX code of Cotton Balls (2145-70) is #F6F7EC, RGB 246, 247, 236. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.