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Cotton Knit vs White Tie

Behr Cotton Knit PPU7-14 compared with Farrow & Ball White Tie No.2002

Cotton Knit and White Tie are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.2) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Living room painted Cotton Knit on the left and White Tie on the right
Cotton Knit · BehrWhite Tie · Farrow & BallPhoto: Pipcke / Unsplash

ΔE 1.2 · Very close

How different the 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 KnitWhite Tie
BrandBehrFarrow & Ball
CodePPU7-14No.2002
LRV8282
Undertoneyellowyellow
FamilyWhiteWhite
HEX#EFE9DB#EEEADB
Good forwhole-house walls, living roomswhole-house walls, living rooms

Questions

What is the difference between Cotton Knit and White Tie?

Cotton Knit and White Tie are very close, with only a subtle difference in undertone. Both have a warm yellow undertone. They're close enough (ΔE 1.2) that most people won't see a difference on a wall, so one can usually stand in for the other.

Which is lighter, Cotton Knit or White Tie?

They have the same LRV (82), so they're equally light.

How does Cotton Knit compare to White Tie in a north-facing room?

Cotton Knit's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms. The same goes for White Tie.

Based on published color values. Screens vary, so always check a physical sample before buying.

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