Cosmos 6528 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8EA9C2, estimated LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grayed Cobalt from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #8EA9C2 · 6528
Cosmos
38%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cosmos Technical Profile
HEX Code#8EA9C2
RGB142, 169, 194
Estimated LRV38.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Grayed Cobalt
Dutch Boy
#8EA9C2
Close digital match
Blue Ballad
Kilz
#90ABC4
Close digital match
Beecher Falls
Vista Paint
#91ACC4
Close digital match
Kaleidoscope
PPG
#8DA8BE
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Lovebirds
Valspar
#92ACC7
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Paris
Behr
#91A7BD
Close digital match
Bachelor Blue
Dunn-Edwards
#8FAACA
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John's Blue
Hirshfield's
#82A3C0
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Benjamin Moore
#94A7BF
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Farrow & Ball
#98ACBA
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Window Grey
RAL
#9DA1AA
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Colors That Work With Cosmos
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cosmos
#8EA9C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8585AD
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cosmos
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cosmos 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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Cosmos — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cosmos have?
Cosmos by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Cosmos from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cosmos are Grayed Cobalt by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Blue Ballad by Kilz (a close digital match), Beecher Falls by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cosmos'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 Cosmos?
Cosmos has a estimated lightness value of 38.0, 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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