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Sherwin-Williams Cotton

SW 9581 · #EEEBE1 · LRV 83

Compare with other brands: Glidden Winter Mood is a 99% match

Cotton (SW 9581) is a warm white from Sherwin-Williams with a subtle yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 83 (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 Glidden Winter Mood (99% match).

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LRV

83 · Very light

Undertone

Yellow · subtle

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9581

HEX

#EEEBE1

RGB

238, 235, 225

HSL

46°, 28%, 91%

Family

Whites

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Cotton FAQ

What undertone does Cotton have?

Cotton 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?

Cotton has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 83 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 in other brands?

Glidden: Winter Mood (PPG14-16), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Alabaster (HGSW7008), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Glacier White (OC-37), 99%; Behr: Silky White (PPU7-12), 99%; PPG: Winter Mood (PPG14-16), 99%; Valspar: Paramount White (7006-22), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Almond Milk (DEHW01), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Pointing (No. 2003), 96%. 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?

The HEX code of Cotton (SW 9581) is #EEEBE1, RGB 238, 235, 225. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.