Cosmic Quest N460-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #97AEAB, LRV 35 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dix Blue from Farrow & Ball (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #97AEAB · N460-4
Cosmic Quest
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cosmic Quest Technical Profile
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Cosmic Quest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cosmic Quest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCosmic Quest
Nearly identical
Farrow & BallDix Blue
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Stormy Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Easy Breezy Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stormy Bay
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fog Blue
Valspar
Very similar
Water .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
In the Abyss
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Holly Glen
PPG
Very similar
Foggy Promenade
Kilz
Very similar
Dutch Tile Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Del Mar Blue
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cosmic Quest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cosmic Quest
#97AEAB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#859EAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cosmic Quest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cosmic Quest Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Cosmic Quest.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cosmic Quest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cosmic Quest have?
Cosmic Quest by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cosmic Quest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cosmic Quest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cosmic Quest are Dix Blue by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Stormy Bay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Easy Breezy Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cosmic Quest'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 Quest?
Cosmic Quest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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