162A
Blues family
Need details on Cosmo 162A? This light, moderately saturated blue hand-dyed shade is hex #AFC6D4, RGB 175, 198, 212. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 162A
Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colours
Similar Cosmo Colors to 162A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 162A
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 522, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.97). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 162A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 162A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 162A in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 162A
Cosmo 162A is a light, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. With a easy and clean quality, this thread works beautifully in bluebird motifs and whale designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 162A?
Cosmo 162A is a light blue shade (hex #AFC6D4, RGB 175, 198, 212) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 162A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 162A is DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light, 86%) and DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light, 86%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 162A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 162A are 522 (ΔE 2.97), 730 (ΔE 4.25), and 731 (ΔE 5.8). These are useful substitutes when 162A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 162A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 162A for charts featuring denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 162A?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 162A has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.