Cocoon
C2-820 · #F4F0E8 · LRV 87 — near-white with a hint of color, very light — near-white, broadens small spaces.
- 1Classic Gray74
- 2Alabaster82
- 3Cocoon87
- 4Sleek White92
- 5Ultra Pure White97
What Color Is Cocoon, Really?
Cocoon reads as a near-white with a hint of color — very light — near-white, broadens small spaces. The notes below cover how C2 Paint C2-820 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Cocoon
Cocoon shines on ceilings, trim and in small or low-light rooms where you need to stretch the light — and as a calm whole-home backdrop. As a white, it's a natural for trim, ceilings and cabinets, and a clean backdrop for art.
How Lighting Changes Cocoon
Cocoon is very light — LRV 87, close to white. It opens up small or dim rooms and keeps walls feeling airy. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In north light it can read slightly cooler; a warm white trim alongside keeps it from going clinical.
Most complaints about Cocoon are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint C2 Paint C2-820 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | White FlourSW 7102 · Sherwin-Williams | 0.9 | 87 | Color page → |
| Behr | DevonshirePWN-35 · Behr | 1.0 | 87 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | GardeniaAF-10 · Benjamin Moore | 0.6 | 85 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Crisp Cotton7007-4 · Valspar | 0.5 | 87 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Cotton TailPPG0998-1 · PPG / Glidden | 1.5 | 87 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Fencepost White81YY 87/031 · Glidden | 1.0 | 87 | Color page → |
Similar C2 Paint Colors
The nearest shades to Cocoon within C2 Paint's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #F4F0E8 in HSL space. Pair Cocoon with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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