163
Blues family
Cosmo 163 is a light, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #94B9D7 and RGB values 148, 185, 215. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 163
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 163
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 163
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 163 sits a hair from Cosmo 523 (ΔE 2.98) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 163
Cosmo threads that pair well with 163, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 163 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 163
Cosmo 163 sits in the blues family as a light, moderately saturated shade with sky blue tones. This thread brings a gentle and approachable presence to projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds or nautical themes. Look for it in charts that feature winter scenes or forget-me-nots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 163 — what color is it?
Cosmo 163 is a light blue thread (hex #94B9D7, RGB 148, 185, 215). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 163?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 163 is DMC 3325 (Baby Blue light) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 800 (Delft Blue pale, 88%) and DMC 813 (Blue light, 86%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 163?
The closest Cosmo threads to 163 are 523 (ΔE 2.98), 731 (ΔE 3.35), and 2025 (ΔE 4.7). These are useful substitutes when 163 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 163 good for?
Cosmo 163 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 163.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 163?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 163 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 10.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.