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Blues family#6B93BF
Looking up Cosmo 164? It's a medium-light blue shade (#6B93BF / RGB 107, 147, 191). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
About Cosmo 164
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 164
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Cosmo Colors to 164
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 164
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 164
Cosmo threads that pair well with 164, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo164 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 164
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, that's Cosmo 164 with sky blue tones. The shade reads as steady and approachable — a go-to choice for nautical themes and winter scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 164?
Cosmo 164 is a medium-light blue shade (hex #6B93BF, RGB 107, 147, 191) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 164?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 164 is DMC 3755 (Baby Blue) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 813 (Blue light, 84%) and DMC 807 (Peacock Blue dark, 82%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 164?
The closest Cosmo threads to 164 are 413 (ΔE 4.53), 2212 (ΔE 5.01), and 732 (ΔE 5.03). These are useful substitutes when 164 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 164?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 164 for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium-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 164?
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, 164 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.