Dulux Pebble Shore vs Dulux Egyptian Cotton: Which one to choose?

dulux pebble shore in the bedroom with pink and white decor

By Leanne

Are you thinking of painting your room a warm neutral colour? 

We compare Pebble Shore and Egyptian Cotton to help you decide whether you should go grey or beige in your space. 

Colour differences between Pebble Shore and Egyptian Cotton

Dulux Pebble Shore vs Dulux Egyptian Cotton
Pebble Shore is grey with yellow/orange undertones, while Egyptian Cotton is beige with orange undertones and white tints.

Dulux Pebble Shore

  • Light grey with yellow/orange hints
  • It’s a warm grey, which can look darker in low-light rooms
  • It will be bright and airy in natural daylight
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Dulux Egyptian Cotton

  • Warm beige colour with a hint of orange
  • It’s more creamy than Pebble Shore, as it has more white in it, which means it will go well in poor-lit rooms to brighten it up
  • Can look yellowish when using lighting in the room on the evening
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How to use Dulux Egyptian Cotton Paint Colour in Your Home

Pebble Shore vs Egyptian Cotton in a living room

egpytian cotton vs pebble shore living room
Left: Pebble Shore by @boots_twdownham Right: Egyptian Cotton by @zoexkell

When comparing these colours in real life, they can look very similar to each other, which is why it can be a tough decision on which one to choose for your walls. Consider your furniture, carpet or flooring colour when looking at these two paint colours. Pebble Shore works great against grey for a colour drenching effect. While Egpytian Cotton will work well against cream and beige.

It’s also worth considering the feeling you want in the space. Pebble Shore can look more cold in comparison to Egyptian Cotton, so choosing warmer woods, and layering darker shades of grey against Pebble Shore is your best choice. However, with Egyptian Cotton, you can play with light creams and browns to make the space feel cozy, without needing to go dark.

Pebble Shore vs Egyptian Cotton in a bathroom or toilet room

Pebble Shore vs Egyptian Cotton in a bathroom or toilet room
Left: Pebble Shore by @clayworth_on_the_compound Right: Egyptian Cotton by @rachelsorbyhome

When considering using one of these colours in your bathroom or toilet room, it’s good to consider the type of decor and finishes you prefer. Pebble Shore works well with bold black accessories, while Egyptian Cotton works well with wood to warm the space. Both colours benefit from white bathroom fixtures to keep the schemes bright and airy.

Pebble Shore vs Egyptian Cotton with floating shelves

Pebble Shore vs Egyptian Cotton with floating shelves
Left: Pebble Shore by @homewithgeorgia_ Right: Egyptian Cotton by @ournewbuildalbury

When considering shelves on your walls using either Pebble Shore or Egyptian Cotton, it’s worth knowing which colours go best. These two designs show how you can create a bold or subtle look using black or white shelving. If you’re after a bold look, use black shelves with Pebble Shore, as it wil make the grey feel slightly darker and the white accessories will pop against it. For a bedroom, you may want a soothing look, therefore white shelves and furniture work better to achieve this, as you can see in the image above, on the right.

Pebble Shore vs Egyptian Cotton in the Bedroom

Egyptoan cotton vs pebble shore bedroom
Left: Pebble Shore by @our_surrey_home Right: Egyptian Cotton (AI Image)

Both of these paint colours work beautifully with pink, as it brings warmth into the space for both schemes. For Egyptian Cotton, the space will look warmer, as this paint colour already leans on the warm spectrum of the colour wheel. While, Pebble Shore can appear cooler, so by adding pink decor to the space, it will warm up the room to feel cozier.

Colours that go with Dulux Pebble Shore

Best colours to use with Pebble Shore:

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Discover some colour schemes to use in your bedroom, bathroom, living room, and kitchen below!

Bedroom colour scheme with Pebble Shore

colour that go with dulux pebble shore paint in a bedroom

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Living room colour scheme with Pebble Shore

colour that go with dulux pebble shore paint in a livng room

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Bathroom colour scheme with Pebble Shore

colour that go with dulux pebble shore paint in a bathroom

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Kitchen colour scheme with Pebble Shore

colour that go with dulux pebble shore paint in a kitchen

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White kitchen colour scheme with Pebble Shore

pebble shore kitchen with absolute white
Dulux pebble shore kitchen with cliff walk white

Conclusion – Which paint colour will you choose?

In this article, we’ve explored the differences between Pebble Shore and Egyptian Cotton paint with side-by-side designs to show you how you can style this paint in your home to your preference. We have also included some colours that go well with Pebble Shore in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room, to help you bring colour into a neutral space. Now you’ve explored Pebble Shore vs Egyptian Cotton which one will you choose? Warm grey, or cream beige?

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