In certain literary passages, “cotton” emerges less as a reference to a fabric or crop and more as a subtle evocation of color and tone. In one instance, a “white cotton counterpane” is presented not merely as bedding but as an image that underscores softness and a pristine, luminous quality, drawing on the natural whiteness associated with freshly gathered cotton [1]. In contrast, another text employs regional dialect to propose a “yaller cotton,” suggesting a hue that, while still gentle, bears a touch of warmth and the irregularity of natural dyeing or sun-bleaching [2]. Together, these examples demonstrate how writers use the term “cotton” to evoke delicate variations in color that contribute to mood and atmosphere in their works.