176
Blues family
Looking up Cosmo 176? It's a medium blue shade (#544799 / RGB 84, 71, 153). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 176
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 176
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 176
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 176
Cosmo threads that pair well with 176, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 176 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 176
Cosmo 176 sits in the blues family as a medium, moderately saturated shade with deep blue tones. Expect a steady and rich look that suits cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching winter scenes or forget-me-nots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 176 — what color is it?
Cosmo 176 is a medium blue thread (hex #544799, RGB 84, 71, 153). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 176?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 176 is DMC 3746 (Blue Violet dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 333 (Blue Violet very dark, 73%) and DMC 792 (Cornflower Blue dark, 70%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 176?
The closest Cosmo threads to 176 are 175 (ΔE 3.3), 555 (ΔE 4.82), and 2664 (ΔE 5.12). These are useful substitutes when 176 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 176 good for?
Cosmo 176 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 176.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 176?
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, 176 has a contrast ratio of about 7.7:1 on white fabric and 2.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.