Polished Cotton vs Telegrey 4
Where Polished Cotton belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Telegrey 4 is a RAL Classic color. Polished Cotton reads as blue, while Telegrey 4 reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Polished Cotton (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Telegrey 4 (LRV 59), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Polished Cotton vs Telegrey 4 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Polished Cotton and Telegrey 4 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.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Polished Cotton reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Kitchen
In a kitchen, colors are seen under bright task lighting that amplifies undertones — what reads neutral elsewhere can show its hand here. Polished Cotton reads slightly lighter here — a subtle but real difference in how open the space feels.
Color Details
Polished Cotton vs Telegrey 4 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Polished Cotton on one side and Telegrey 4 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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