Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) records 61% LRV and 82.6 L*_HK lightness (#D1CCC3, RGB 209/204/195). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=82.21, a*=0.15, b*=5.09, C*=5.09, h°=88.3°) place HDC-NT-20 in the Warm Yellow-Cream class. Top cross-brand matches for Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) are Benjamin Moore Collingwood (859, ΔE=0.66) and Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029, ΔE=0.6).
Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20, #D1CCC3) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Behr) | Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) | #D1CCC3 | 61% | Warm Yellow-Cream | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Collingwood (859) | #D3CEC4 | 62.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.66 (98.6%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Collingwood (OC-28) | #D3CEC4 | 62.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.66 (98.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) | #D1CBC1 | 60.23% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.60 (98.7%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) | #D3CEC4 | 62.09% | Warm Yellow-Cream | ΔE 0.66 (98.6%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for HDC-NT-20: Collingwood (859) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) with matched C*=5.58 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for HDC-NT-20: Collingwood (OC-28) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) with matched C*=5.58 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.67 match for HDC-NT-20: Wish (AF-680) delivers -1.5 LRV points deeper than Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) with matched C*=4.61 saturation.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.6 match for HDC-NT-20: Agreeable Gray (SW 7029) delivers identical 60.23% reflectance to HDC-NT-20 with +0.64 higher C*=5.73 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.66 match for HDC-NT-20: Gossamer Veil (SW 9165) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) with matched C*=5.58 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.28 equivalent for HDC-NT-20: Pediment (SW 7634) delivers identical 61.13% reflectance to HDC-NT-20 with matched C*=4.95 saturation.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cotton Grey (#D1CCC3, LRV 61%).
Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20, b*=5.09) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under HDC-NT-20
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HDC-NT-20 (2700K shifts to #EEC5A5)
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Calculate exact gallon volume for Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) accounting for standard North American door (21 sq.ft.) and window (15 sq.ft.) deductions.
Code HDC-NT-20 (Cotton Grey) reflects 61% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) registers J'=84.5, a'=-0.10, and b'=3.71 with HSL (39°, 13%, 79%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 82.6 L*_HK. Because HDC-NT-20 carries a*=0.15 red-green and b*=5.09 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=5.09, Cotton Grey projects a warm warm yellow-cream character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Behr HDC-NT-20 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) holds its native #D8CBBB swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HDC-NT-20 adapts to #DEC9B2; at 3500K halogen, Cotton Grey transitions to #E3C8AD; at 3000K residential LED, HDC-NT-20 warms to #E9C6A8; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) settles at #EEC5A5.
When cross-matching Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20, #D1CCC3), Benjamin Moore Collingwood (859, #D3CEC4, LRV 62.09%) scores ΔE2000=0.66 and CAM16=0.73, followed by Collingwood (OC-28, ΔE=0.66). In Sherwin-Williams, Agreeable Gray (SW 7029, #D1CBC1, LRV 60.23%) achieves ΔE2000=0.6 ahead of Gossamer Veil (SW 9165, ΔE=0.66). Coordinate HDC-NT-20 with Bakery Box (BL-W9) ceilings, Maui Mist (BL-W10) trim, Villa White (PWN-51) hallways, and Ultra Pure White® (PR-W15) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Behr Cotton Grey.
Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 61% (#D1CCC3) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 82.6 L*_HK.
At 61% reflectance, Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) is a mid-tone Behr shade with enough pigment depth (L*=82.21) to hold its #D1CCC3 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=82.21, a*=0.15, b*=5.09) classifies Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) as a Warm Warm Yellow-Cream with C*=5.09 chroma and h°=88.3° hue.
Pair Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) with North & East Windows for HDC-NT-20 (61% LRV) and Bleached Ash, Nordic Pine & Honed Slate under HDC-NT-20. Under 2700K evening bulbs, HDC-NT-20 shifts from #D1CCC3 toward #EEC5A5.
Closest verified equivalents to Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20, #D1CCC3) are Benjamin Moore Collingwood (859, #D3CEC4) at ΔE2000=0.66 and Sherwin-Williams Agreeable Gray (SW 7029, #D1CBC1) at ΔE2000=0.6.
Both 859 and SW 7029 matches are verified against Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Behr Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20, LRV 61%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Behr Maui Mist (BL-W10, #EEF2F3, LRV 88%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Maui Mist (BL-W10) with Cotton Grey (HDC-NT-20) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.