174
Blues family
Below: Cosmo 174, a medium, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #655AA9 and RGB 101, 90, 169. 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 174
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 174
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 174
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 174
Cosmo threads that pair well with 174, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 174 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 174
Cosmo 174 is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with deep blue tones. The balanced and warm mood of this color makes it a natural fit for water and denim textures. Expect to see it used in cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 174?
Cosmo 174 is a medium blue shade (hex #655AA9, RGB 101, 90, 169) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 174?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 174 is DMC 3746 (Blue Violet dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 31 (Blueberry, 79%) and DMC 155 (Blue Violet medium dark, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 174?
The closest Cosmo threads to 174 are 175 (ΔE 3.27), 664A (ΔE 4.96), and 176 (ΔE 6.43). These are useful substitutes when 174 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 174?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 174 for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. 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 174?
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, 174 has a contrast ratio of about 5.9:1 on white fabric and 3.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.