Cosmic Rays 1148-3 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CADADA, 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.
Ref. #CADADA · 1148-3
Cosmic Rays
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cosmic Rays Technical Profile
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Cosmic Rays in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cosmic Rays in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCosmic Rays
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWindy Sky
Windy Sky
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Loft Space
Behr
Nearly identical
Shark
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Salty Air
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Little Boy Blu
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sierra Spring
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cold as Ice
Valspar
Nearly identical
Polished Cotton
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aqua Ice
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Borrowed Light
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cosmic Rays
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cosmic Rays
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cosmic Rays 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Cosmic Rays.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cosmic Rays in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cosmic Rays from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cosmic Rays are Windy Sky by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Loft Space by Behr (a near-identical match), Shark by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cosmic Rays's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.