Cosmic Rays 1148-3 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CADADA, estimated LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Windy Sky from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #CADADA · 1148-3
Cosmic Rays
68%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cosmic Rays Technical Profile
HEX Code#CADADA
RGB202, 218, 218
Estimated LRV67.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Cosmic Rays
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cosmic Rays
#CADADA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8599AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cosmic Rays
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cosmic Rays 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 Rays — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cosmic Rays have?
Cosmic Rays by PPG has a neutral 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 Rays from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cosmic Rays are Windy Sky by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Loft Space by Behr (a close digital match), Shark by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cosmic Rays'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 Rays?
Cosmic Rays has a estimated lightness value of 67.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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