Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Cosmic Blue |
| SKU | MQ6-32 |
| Hex | #8FBFCA |
| RGB | 143, 191, 202 |
| HSL | 191°, 36%, 68% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Teal |
About Behr Cosmic Blue
Cosmic Blue sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Cosmic Blue is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Teals add character without shouting — good for a vanity, an island or a feature wall.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all teal from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Cosmic Blue within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8FBFCA in HSL space. Pair Cosmic Blue with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Cosmic Blue Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cosmic Blue from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr MQ6-32 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cosmic Blue
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cosmic Blue is Rest Assured (SW 9061) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rest Assured swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cosmic Blue
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Passion Blue (2053-50), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cosmic Blue without repainting risk. See the full Passion Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cosmic Blue
At Valspar, the closest color to Cosmic Blue is Tidal Wave (5002-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.7 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tidal Wave swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cosmic Blue
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cosmic Blue is Wright Blue Mist (FLLW892) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Blue Mist swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cosmic Blue
Glidden's nearest match is Soft Bahama Blue (30BG 50/183), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cosmic Blue without repainting risk. See the full Soft Bahama Blue swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cosmic Blue
Dutch Boy's nearest match is School's Out (234-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Cosmic Blue without repainting risk. See the full School's Out swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cosmic Blue
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cosmic Blue is Seafarer (HGSW 2355) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Seafarer swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cosmic Blue
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cosmic Blue is Eastern Sky (DE5786) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eastern Sky swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cosmic Blue
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cosmic Blue. The nearest is Blue Ground (NO. 210) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Ground swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cosmic Blue
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cosmic Blue is Trisha's Eyes (0666) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trisha's Eyes swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cosmic Blue
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cosmic Blue. The nearest is Stillwater (0687) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stillwater swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cosmic Blue
Rodda has no exact twin of Cosmic Blue. The nearest is Shimmering Wave (R086) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Shimmering Wave swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cosmic Blue
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cosmic Blue. The nearest is Stillwater (0687) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stillwater swatch →