Cotton vs Mantra
Cotton and Mantra come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Cotton reads as beige-greige, while Mantra reads as green-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 8-point LRV gap — 83 for Cotton vs 75 for Mantra — means Cotton will open up a space more effectively. Where Cotton leans warm, Mantra reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 6.0 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 vs Mantra Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cotton on one side and Mantra 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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