ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cotton Tail (2155-70) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 90. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr Swiss Cream (HDC-CT-27). For trim, try Lemon Ice (OC-114).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 90.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FBF4DC |
| RGB | 251, 244, 220 |
| HSL | 46°, 79%, 92% |
About Cotton Tail
Cotton Tail (2155-70) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 90, Cotton Tail reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cotton Tail's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to White Vanilla (2017-70); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cotton Tail changes with the light
Cotton Tail is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Cotton Tail's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cotton Tail will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Cotton Tail can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cotton Tail will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cotton Tail in real homes
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Cotton Tail equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
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Cotton Tail questions
What undertone does Cotton Tail have?
Cotton Tail has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cotton Tail's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cotton Tail a light or dark color?
Cotton Tail has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 90.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 90, Cotton Tail reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Cotton Tail in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (close, ΔE 2.8); Behr: Swiss Cream HDC-CT-27 (close, ΔE 3.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cotton Tail?
Try Lemon Ice (OC-114) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Cotton Tail's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Cotton Tail work best?
Cotton Tail works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 90, Cotton Tail reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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