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.