Crushed Cotton 2
Dulux
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The Analysis
Crushed Cotton 2 is a soft, muted beige with pink undertones that warms up a room without feeling yellow or overly orange. With an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of 70.54, it reflects a significant amount of light, making smaller rooms feel open and bright without the harshness of a stark white.
This is a versatile neutral that serves perfectly as a main wall colour throughout a home. It is subtle enough to act as a backdrop for artwork or furniture while providing enough pigment to prevent the space from feeling like a blank box.
LRV 71History & Origin
This is a distinctly modern neutral that moves away from the clinical whites of the past decade. It fits into the contemporary movement toward organic, earth-toned interiors that focus on softness rather than period-specific formal aesthetics.
How to Use It
This shade works best in living rooms and bedrooms where you want to promote relaxation. It pairs effectively with light oak or walnut wood tones and looks sharp against matte black hardware, which creates a necessary contrast to keep the room from looking washed out.
The Mood
Living with this colour feels balanced and grounded, providing a restful backdrop that isn't sterile. It has a 'fleshy' warmth that makes a space feel inhabited and comfortable, helping to reduce the coldness often found in modern open-plan layouts.
Colour harmonies
Complementary
Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.
Analogous
Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.
Split complementary
Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.
Triadic
Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.
Tetradic (square)
Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.
Monochromatic
Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.
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Lighting
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