Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2019

Blues family

Cosmo 2019 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #3E637E and RGB values 62, 99, 126. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#3E637E
RGB
62, 99, 126
HSL
205°, 34%, 37%
Lab
40.3, -5.1, -19.2
Lightness
37%
Dark
Saturation
34%
Muted
Hue
205°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2019

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

Cosmo 2019

Sullivans

Antique Blue Medium 45274 77% Approx
Wedgewood 45380 65% Approx
Very Dark Peacock Blue 45382 64% Fair
Blue Medium 45227 64% Fair
Turquoise Very Dark 45406 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Deep Blue Sea 065 62% Fair
Blue Beatrice 132 47% Fair
Tyler Boy Blue 111 46% Fair
Caribbean Waters 050 45% Fair
Bejeweled 095 44% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2019

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

Working with Cosmo 2019

On white fabric
6.4:1
On dark fabric
3.3:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
indigo

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

Because Cosmo 2024 is so near (ΔE 2.73), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2019

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2019, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Blues Family

Cosmo 2019 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Cosmo 2019

Cosmo 2019 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a deep and intense presence to projects featuring winter scenes or forget-me-nots. Look for it in charts that feature bluebird motifs or whale designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 2019 look like?

Cosmo 2019 is a medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #3E637E and RGB 62, 99, 126. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2019?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2019 is DMC 931 (Antique Blue medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 517 (Wedgewood dark, 76%) and DMC 3760 (Wedgewood (806), 70%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 2019?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2019 are 2024 (ΔE 2.73), 376 (ΔE 4.23), and 734 (ΔE 5.11). These are useful substitutes when 2019 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 2019?

Reach for Cosmo 2019 when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2019.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2019?

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, 2019 has a contrast ratio of about 6.4:1 on white fabric and 3.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.