Cotton Knit
Cotton Knit is a bright and airy paint color from Behr. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#e5dfd2
LRV
73.91
Cotton Knit in Real Rooms
Cotton Knit has a high LRV of 73.91 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Cotton Knit brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.
Shaker-style cabinets in Cotton Knit bring timeless warmth to kitchens.
@wblwaterfront
Cabinet doors painted Cotton Knit complement white subway tile backsplash.
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Island cabinets in soft Cotton Knit anchor the kitchen layout.
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Lower cabinetry in Cotton Knit balances upper white storage and shelving.
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Shaker-style cabinets painted in Cotton Knit create a warm, understated kitchen.
@maggiemcgaugh
2 Living Room Photos
For open-concept living rooms, Cotton Knit is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Walls dressed in Cotton Knit establish a soft, neutral living room backdrop.
@thefindlayhome
Hallway walls in Cotton Knit guide visitors through this inviting transition space.
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3 House Photos
On the exterior, Cotton Knit holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
The exterior siding in Cotton Knit complements traditional architectural lines beautifully.
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Board-and-batten trim finished in Cotton Knit defines this home's classic facade.
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Horizontal lap siding in Cotton Knit unifies this residence's cohesive curb appeal.
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Similar Colors
With LRVs of 74 and 73, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 77 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Arcade White reads slightly lighter (LRV 83 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Nano White reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 74), opening up a space where Cotton Knit encloses it.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 74 vs 9, Cotton Knit is decisively the brighter choice.