2018
Blues family
Below: Cosmo 2018, a medium-light, muted blue shade with hex #809BA5 and RGB 128, 155, 165. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2018
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 2018
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2018
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 2018
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2018, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 2018 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 2018
A medium-light, muted entry in the blues family, that's Cosmo 2018 with sky blue tones. The gentle and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to nautical themes and winter scenes. Stitchers frequently choose it for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 2018?
Cosmo 2018 is a medium-light blue shade (hex #809BA5, RGB 128, 155, 165) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2018?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2018 is DMC 927 (Grey Green light) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 932 (Antique Blue light, 64%) and DMC 3752 (Antique Blue very light, 62%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2018?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2018 are 981A (ΔE 4.02), 2981 (ΔE 4.32), and 374 (ΔE 8.03). These are useful substitutes when 2018 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 2018?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2018 for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium-light 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 2018?
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, 2018 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.1:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.