Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Cosmic |
| SKU | PPG1171-4 |
| Hex | #B8B9CB |
| RGB | 184, 185, 203 |
| HSL | 237°, 15%, 76% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Cosmic
Cosmic sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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 is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 blue from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Cosmic within PPG / Glidden'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 #B8B9CB in HSL space. Pair Cosmic 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.
PPG / Glidden Cosmic Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cosmic 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1171-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Cosmic
Behr has no exact twin of Cosmic. The nearest is Movie Magic (MQ5-45) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Movie Magic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cosmic
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cosmic is Lavender Blue (1438) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cosmic
At Valspar, the closest color to Cosmic is Peri Wink (8003-47B) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Peri Wink swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cosmic
The closest Glidden equivalent of Cosmic is Cosmic (PPG1171-4). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Cosmic and you'll get the same color. See the full Cosmic swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cosmic
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cosmic is Purple Shimmer (243-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Shimmer swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cosmic
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Cosmic is Winter Dusk (DE5933). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 49). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Winter Dusk and you'll get the same color. See the full Winter Dusk swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cosmic
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Cosmic. The nearest is Collensia (1281) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Collensia swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cosmic
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Cosmic. The nearest is Collensia (1281) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Collensia swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cosmic
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Cosmic. The nearest is Bella Donna (C2-782) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cosmic
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Cosmic. The nearest is Magic Potion (MAGIC POTION) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Magic Potion swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cosmic
Kompozit has no exact twin of Cosmic. The nearest is Collensia (1281) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Collensia swatch →