173
Blues family
Need details on Cosmo 173? This medium-light, moderately saturated blue hand-dyed shade is hex #7C73B7, RGB 124, 115, 183. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 173
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 173
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 173
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 173
Cosmo threads that pair well with 173, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 173 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 173
Meet Cosmo 173 — a moderately saturated, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the blues family with deep blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as easygoing and clear, perfect for skies and water. It blends comfortably into projects centered on denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 173 — what color is it?
Cosmo 173 is a medium-light blue thread (hex #7C73B7, RGB 124, 115, 183). It shows up most in bluebird motifs and whale designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 173?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 173 is DMC 340 (Blue Violet medium) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark, 74%) and DMC 156 (Blue Violet medium light, 74%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 173?
The closest Cosmo threads to 173 are 554 (ΔE 5.34), 663 (ΔE 5.83), and 553 (ΔE 6.68). These are useful substitutes when 173 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 173 good for?
Cosmo 173 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bluebird motifs, whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 173.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 173?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 173 has a contrast ratio of about 4.2:1 on white fabric and 5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.