Polished Cotton vs Quartz Flint 2
Polished Cotton is a Cloverdale Paint color while Quartz Flint 2 comes from Dulux. Polished Cotton reads as blue, while Quartz Flint 2 reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 65 vs 54, Polished Cotton will read as the brighter of the two — a 11-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.2, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Polished Cotton vs Quartz Flint 2 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Polished Cotton and Quartz Flint 2 are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. The LRV gap is large enough that Polished Cotton will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Quartz Flint 2 would.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The LRV gap is large enough that Polished Cotton will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Quartz Flint 2 would.
Color Details
Polished Cotton vs Quartz Flint 2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Polished Cotton on one side and Quartz Flint 2 on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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