Cosmic Blue
MQ6-32 · #8FBFCA · LRV 47 — cool blue-green tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Adirondack Blue22
- 2Van Courtland Blue31
- 3Cosmic Blue47
- 4Ocean Boulevard53
- 5Refresh59
What Color Is Cosmic Blue, Really?
Cosmic Blue reads as a cool blue-green tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Behr MQ6-32 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Cosmic Blue
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.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Cosmic Blue are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr MQ6-32 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Rest AssuredSW 9061 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.8 | 49 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Passion Blue2053-50 · Benjamin Moore | 1.5 | 48 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Tidal Wave5002-7C · Valspar | 2.3 | 47.7 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Wright Blue MistFLLW892 · PPG / Glidden | 2.5 | 48 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Soft Bahama Blue30BG 50/183 · Glidden | 1.6 | 50 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | School's Out234-5DB · Dutch Boy | 1.4 | 49 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
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.
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