165A
Blues family
Cosmo 165A has hex #5774A1 and RGB 87, 116, 161. This medium, muted blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 165A
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 165A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 165A
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 214, is barely a step away (ΔE 3.03). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 165A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 165A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 165A in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 165A
A medium, muted entry in the blues family, that's Cosmo 165A with sky blue tones. Its tone is steady and quiet, making it a popular choice for porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms. It pairs nicely in designs that call for skies or water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 165A?
Cosmo 165A is a medium blue shade (hex #5774A1, RGB 87, 116, 161) in the blues family, commonly used for winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 165A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 165A is DMC 334 (Baby Blue medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3839 (Lavender Blue medium, 84%) and DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium, 80%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 165A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 165A are 214 (ΔE 3.03), 525 (ΔE 3.12), and 663 (ΔE 5.07). These are useful substitutes when 165A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 165A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 165A for charts featuring winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs, whale designs. The medium 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 165A?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 165A has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.