Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Cotton Flannel |
| SKU | PPG1171-5 |
| Hex | #9090A2 |
| RGB | 144, 144, 162 |
| HSL | 240°, 9%, 60% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Cotton Flannel
Cotton Flannel sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Cotton Flannel is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Cotton Flannel within PPG / Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #9090A2 in HSL space. Pair Cotton Flannel with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
PPG / Glidden Cotton Flannel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cotton Flannel from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint PPG / Glidden PPG1171-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cotton Flannel
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cotton Flannel is Dusty Heather (SW 9073) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Heather swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cotton Flannel
Behr has no exact twin of Cotton Flannel. The nearest is Lilac Fields (HDC-AC-26A) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lilac Fields swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cotton Flannel
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Faded Violet (CSP-455), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Cotton Flannel without repainting risk. See the full Faded Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cotton Flannel
At Valspar, the closest color to Cotton Flannel is Macaw (8003-48D) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Macaw swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cotton Flannel
The closest Glidden equivalent of Cotton Flannel is Cotton Flannel (PPG1171-5). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Cotton Flannel and you'll get the same color. See the full Cotton Flannel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cotton Flannel
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Come Catch Me (243-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Cotton Flannel without repainting risk. See the full Come Catch Me swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cotton Flannel
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Cotton Flannel. The nearest is London Fog (DE5920) at ΔE 3.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full London Fog swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cotton Flannel
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cotton Flannel. The nearest is Lavender Spectacle (1283) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavender Spectacle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cotton Flannel
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cotton Flannel. The nearest is Zydeco (C2-986) at ΔE 4.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zydeco swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cotton Flannel
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cotton Flannel. The nearest is Lavender Spectacle (1283) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavender Spectacle swatch →