Cosmos
SW 6528 · Sherwin-Williams
BlueView Cosmos SW 6528 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#8EA9C2
LRV
38
Family
Blue
SW 6528
Color profile
Light value
38 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, blue lean
Family
Blue Also reads purple
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Get lost in the celestial depths of this cool, dreamy blue. Its clean violet undertone creates a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for a bedroom escape.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 38 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
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Tap any color to compareCosmos vs Notable Hue
38LRV37
#8EA9C2Hex#8BA7BB
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Cosmos vs Celestial
38LRV44
#8EA9C2Hex#97B3D0
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Cosmos vs Solitude
38LRV38
#8EA9C2Hex#99A7B8
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Cosmos vs Aleutian
38LRV39
#8EA9C2Hex#98A9B7
BlueFamilyGray
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Cosmos vs Baby Blue Eyes
38LRV34
#8EA9C2Hex#83A2B4
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Cosmos vs Bluesy Note
38LRV31
#8EA9C2Hex#7C9AB5
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Cosmos vs Favorite Jeans
38LRV35
#8EA9C2Hex#8AA3B1
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Cosmos vs Dyer's Woad
38LRV30
#8EA9C2Hex#7B99B0
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Cosmos vs Respite
38LRV43
#8EA9C2Hex#97B4C3
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareCosmos vs Porcelain Vase
38LRV38
#8EA9C2Hex#8BA9C1
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Porcelain Vase is very close match compared with Cosmos.
Cosmos vs Kaleidoscope
38LRV38
#8EA9C2Hex#8DA8BE
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Kaleidoscope is very close match · warmer compared with Cosmos.
Cosmos vs Lovebirds
38LRV37
#8EA9C2Hex#87A8C2
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Lovebirds is very close match · leans greener compared with Cosmos.
Cosmos vs Sailor's Knot
38LRV42
#8EA9C2Hex#90B1CB
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Sailor's Knot is close match · 4 points lighter · leans greener compared with Cosmos.
Cosmos vs Harlequin Blue
38LRV38
#8EA9C2Hex#93A6BE
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Harlequin Blue is close match · leans redder compared with Cosmos.
Cosmos vs Dresden Dream
38LRV38
#8EA9C2Hex#8EA7B9
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Dresden Dream is close match · warmer compared with Cosmos.
Cosmos vs Soft Jazz
38LRV37
#8EA9C2Hex#81A5C0
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Soft Jazz is close match · leans greener compared with Cosmos.
Cosmos vs Ombre Blue
38LRV41
#8EA9C2Hex#99ADBD
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Ombre Blue is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Cosmos.
Cosmos vs Bay Area Blue
38LRV37
#8EA9C2Hex#7FA9CB
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Bay Area Blue is close match · cooler compared with Cosmos.
Cosmos vs Lulworth Blue
38LRV45
#8EA9C2Hex#9EB6C8
BlueFamilyBlue
cool, blue leanUndertonecool, blue lean
Lulworth Blue is close match · 7 points lighter · warmer compared with Cosmos.
Cosmos, answered
What is the LRV of Cosmos?
Cosmos (SW 6528) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 38, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Cosmos a warm or cool color?
Cosmos has a cool undertone (cool, blue lean).
Can Cosmos be used outside?
Yes, Cosmos is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Cosmos from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Cosmos is Porcelain Vase (V109-4) by Valspar, very close match.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6528
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