Sherwin Williams Cotton SW 9581
| Official page: | Cotton SW 9581 |
| Code: | SW 9581 |
| Name: | Cotton |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Warm + Welcoming |
What color is Sherwin Williams Cotton?
Sherwin Williams SW 9581 Cotton is a versatile, neutral hue that exudes calm sophistication. This timeless color pairs beautifully with a wide range of complementary shades such as SW 7624 Slate Tile for a contemporary look or SW 6995 Black of Night for a more dramatic effect. SW 9061 Grey Screen lends a modern touch when combined with Cotton, while SW 6309 Chrysanthemum adds a pop of color for a vibrant and eclectic feel. Whether used as the main color or as an accent, SW 9581 Cotton effortlessly creates a harmonious atmosphere in any space.
Cotton for living room
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What are Sherwin Williams Cotton undertones?
Cotton has a clear yellow undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#EEEBE1
RGB code:
238, 235, 225
Is Sherwin Williams Cotton SW 9581 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 46°, this Grey reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
SW 9581 Cotton HSL code: 46, 28%, 91%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Cotton
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Cotton:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Cotton with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 226, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
LRV of Cotton
Cotton has an LRV of 83.14% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 83.14%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #eeebe1 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 238, 235, 225 | |
| RGB Percent | 93.33%, 92.16%, 88.24% | |
| HSV | Hue: 46° Saturation: 5.46% Value: 93.33% | |
| HSL | hsl(46, 28, 91) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.26 Yellow: 5.46 Key: 6.67 | |
| YIQ | Y: 234.757 I: 5.001 Q: -2.477 | |
| XYZ | X: 78.556 Y: 83.03 Z: 83.102 | |
| CIE Lab | L:93.028 a:-0.72 b:5.205 | |
| CIE Luv | L:93.028 u:2.274 v:8.019 | |
| Decimal | 15657953 | |
| Hunter Lab | 91.121, -5.576, 9.713 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 9581 Cotton
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