Cotton White vs Marsh Fern
Cotton White and Marsh Fern come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Cotton White belongs to the beige-white family and Marsh Fern to the beige-yellow family. The 81-point LRV gap — 87 for Cotton White vs 6 for Marsh Fern — means Cotton White will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 66.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Cotton White vs Marsh Fern Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton White on one side and Marsh Fern 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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