167
Blues family
Below: Cosmo 167, a medium-dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #2E4277 and RGB 46, 66, 119. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 167
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 167
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 167
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 167
Cosmo threads that pair well with 167, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 167 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 167
Cosmo 167 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with true blue tones. The steady and deep mood of this color makes it a natural fit for bluebird motifs and whale designs. Expect to see it used in sapphire accents and porcelain patterns across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 167?
Cosmo 167 is a medium-dark blue shade (hex #2E4277, RGB 46, 66, 119) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 167?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 167 is DMC 312 (Navy Blue light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 797 (Royal Blue, 84%) and DMC 824 (Blue very dark, 84%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 167?
The closest Cosmo threads to 167 are 735 (ΔE 4.21), 2664 (ΔE 4.27), and 665 (ΔE 4.29). These are useful substitutes when 167 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 167?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 167 for charts featuring denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes. The medium-dark 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 167?
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, 167 has a contrast ratio of about 9.7:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.