Cosmos vs Rhythmic Blue

CosmosSherwin-WilliamsvsRhythmic BlueSherwin-WilliamsΔE 20.7Distinct difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. These are both blues, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within blue to land. Rhythmic Blue (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Cosmos (LRV 38), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean cool, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 20.7, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Cosmos
Sherwin-Williams · 6528
Hex#8EA9C2
LRV37.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6528
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Rhythmic Blue
Sherwin-Williams · 6806
Hex#CCDBE5
LRV68.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6806
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Cosmos vs Rhythmic Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cosmos on one side and Rhythmic Blue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Cosmos comparisons

See how Cosmos stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Cosmos
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Cosmos
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Cosmos
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Cosmos is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Cosmos
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Cosmos
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Cosmos reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Cosmos
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Cosmos
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Cosmos
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Cosmos reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Cosmos
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Cosmos
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Cosmos
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Cosmos is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Cosmos
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Cosmos reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Cosmos
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Cosmos is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Cosmos
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cosmos reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Cosmos
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Cosmos is the lighter choice

Piazza
Cosmos
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Cosmos
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Cosmos
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Cosmos reads slightly lighter

Senses
Cosmos
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Cosmos
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Cosmos is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Cosmos
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Cosmos
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Cosmos reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Cosmos
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Cosmos reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Cosmos
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Cosmos is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Cosmos
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Cosmos
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Cosmos reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Cosmos
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Cosmos
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Cosmos
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Cosmos
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Cosmos reads noticeably lighter