Cosmic 1171-4 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B8B9CB, estimated LRV 49 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Dusk from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B8B9CB · 1171-4
Cosmic
49%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Cosmic Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8B9CB
RGB184, 185, 203
Estimated LRV49.2
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Cosmic
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cosmic
#B8B9CB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9785AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cosmic
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cosmic 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
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Cosmic — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cosmic have?
Cosmic by PPG has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cosmic are Winter Dusk by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), A Stitch in Time by Valspar (a close digital match), Future Vision by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cosmic'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?
Cosmic has a estimated lightness value of 49.2, 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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