Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2017

Teals family

Need details on Cosmo 2017? This medium-light, muted teal hand-dyed shade is hex #92B7B8, RGB 146, 183, 184. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#92B7B8
RGB
146, 183, 184
HSL
182°, 21%, 65%
Lab
71.9, -12.1, -4.6
Lightness
65%
Light
Saturation
21%
Neutral
Hue
182°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2017

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Cosmo 2017

Sullivans

Turquoise Light 45134 78% Approx
Blue Green Light 45410 70% Approx
Celadon Green Light 45414 65% Approx
Grey Green Light 45271 63% Fair
Peacock Blue Light 45383 61% Fair

Crescent Colours

Snips and Snails 087 70% Approx
Key Largo 107 60% Fair
Lettuce Leaf 020 51% Fair
Really Teally 104 47% Fair
Baby Blanket 093 47% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2017

Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Cosmo 2017
Cosmo 371 Very close ΔE 4.64 Cosmo 980 Very close ΔE 4.71 Cosmo 563 Close ΔE 5.1 Cosmo 372 Close ΔE 5.43 Cosmo 373 Close ΔE 5.49 Cosmo 252 Noticeable ΔE 5.69 Cosmo 981A Noticeable ΔE 7.09 Cosmo 2563 Noticeable ΔE 7.2

Working with Cosmo 2017

On white fabric
2.2:1
On dark fabric
9.7:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
silver

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 2017

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2017, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2017
233 Cosmo 233
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2017
252 Cosmo 252 563 Cosmo 563
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2017
761 Cosmo 761 713 Cosmo 713
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2017
984 Cosmo 984 566 Cosmo 566 2251 Cosmo 2251

Teals Family

Cosmo 2017 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

2017 2017 2017 371 371 371 252 252 252 372 372 372 2022 2022 2022 897 897 897 563 563 563 373 373 373 843 843 843 981A 981A 981A 2563 2563 2563

About Cosmo 2017

Cosmo 2017 sits in the teals family as a medium-light, muted shade. With a restrained and versatile quality, this thread works beautifully in nature themes and ocean waves. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring peacock feathers and coastal scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2017 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2017 is a medium-light teal thread (hex #92B7B8, RGB 146, 183, 184). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2017?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2017 is DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 598 (Turquoise light, 77%) and DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 65%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2017?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2017 are 371 (ΔE 4.64), 980 (ΔE 4.71), and 563 (ΔE 5.1). These are useful substitutes when 2017 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2017 good for?

Cosmo 2017 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. 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 2017.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2017?

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, 2017 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.7:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.

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