2022
Teals family
Looking up Cosmo 2022? It's a medium-light teal shade (#74CAE6 / RGB 116, 202, 230). 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 2022
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 2022
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2022
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Cosmo 2022 is vivid enough to carry a focal point; use it sparingly for accents so it stays the star rather than competing across the whole piece.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2022
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2022, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Cosmo 2022 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Cosmo 2022
Cosmo 2022 is a medium-light, vivid shade from the teals family. Expect a fresh and confident look that suits dragonflies, turtle designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching mermaid motifs or sea glass tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 2022?
Cosmo 2022 is a medium-light teal shade (hex #74CAE6, RGB 116, 202, 230) in the teals family, commonly used for cool accents, nature themes, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2022?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2022 is DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 519 (Sky Blue, 65%) and DMC 827 (Blue very light, 59%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2022?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2022 are 412 (ΔE 5.57), 252 (ΔE 6.09), and 372 (ΔE 6.55). These are useful substitutes when 2022 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 2022?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2022 for charts featuring cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers. 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 2022?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 2022 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.