Cosmic Cobalt P500-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #166DD1, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dover Straits from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #166DD1 · P500-7
Cosmic Cobalt
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Cosmic Cobalt Technical Profile
HEX Code#166DD1
RGB22, 109, 209
Estimated LRV13.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Cosmic Cobalt
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cosmic Cobalt
#166DD1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5956C4
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cosmic Cobalt
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cosmic Cobalt Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Cosmic Cobalt — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cosmic Cobalt have?
Cosmic Cobalt by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cosmic Cobalt from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cosmic Cobalt are Dover Straits by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Wright Bluebird by PPG (a very close match), Nocturne Shade by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cosmic Cobalt's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cosmic Cobalt?
Cosmic Cobalt has a estimated lightness value of 13.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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