2023
Blues family
Cosmo 2023 has hex #469FC6 and RGB 70, 159, 198. This medium, vivid blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2023
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 2023
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2023
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 2023
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2023, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 2023 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 2023
A vivid, medium member of the blues family, Cosmo 2023 is a hand-dyed floss with sky blue tones. Its tone is rich and lively, making it a popular choice for whale designs and sapphire accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for porcelain patterns or hydrangea blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 2023 look like?
Cosmo 2023 is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #469FC6 and RGB 70, 159, 198. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2023?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2023 is DMC 3845 (Bright Turquoise medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3766 (Peacock Blue light, 76%) and DMC 809 (Delft Blue, 69%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 2023?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2023 are 253 (ΔE 6.01), 2025 (ΔE 7.39), and 2412 (ΔE 7.41). These are useful substitutes when 2023 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 2023?
Reach for Cosmo 2023 when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2023.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2023?
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, 2023 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.