White Cotton
Dulux
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The Analysis
White Cotton is a high-LRV (85.85) neutral, meaning it reflects a significant amount of light to make small or cramped rooms feel more open. It acts as a clean, bright canvas that prevents a space from feeling cave-like, even in areas with limited natural windows.
This is a quintessential main wall colour, designed to act as a neutral foundation for the rest of your home. It works exceptionally well as a unifying colour throughout open-plan spaces to create a consistent flow.
LRV 86History & Origin
This is a thoroughly modern, fresh choice. It moves away from the cream-heavy palettes of the past, offering a contemporary, streamlined finish suitable for modern renovations.
How to Use It
This shade pairs perfectly with natural oak for a soft, warm look or matte black hardware for high-contrast, modern definition. It is a top-tier choice for kitchens and hallways where you want maximum brightness.
The Mood
Living with this shade feels calm and organized. It provides a crisp, sterile-free backdrop that keeps the mind focused and avoids the visual clutter of more complex wall tones.
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
See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.
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