Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2024

Blues family

Need details on Cosmo 2024? This medium-dark, moderately saturated blue hand-dyed shade is hex #326683, RGB 50, 102, 131. 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
#326683
RGB
50, 102, 131
HSL
201°, 45%, 35%
Lab
40.9, -8.1, -21.3
Lightness
35%
Dark
Saturation
45%
Muted
Hue
201°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2024

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

Cosmo 2024

Sullivans

Turquoise Very Dark 45406 67% Approx
Antique Blue Medium 45274 66% Approx
Wedgewood 45380 65% Approx
Turquoise Dark 45407 60% Fair
Blue Medium 45227 59% Fair

Crescent Colours

Deep Blue Sea 065 51% Fair
Caribbean Waters 050 49% Fair
Tyler Boy Blue 111 47% Fair
Bejeweled 095 46% Fair
Blacksmith Blue 187 36% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2024

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

Working with Cosmo 2024

On white fabric
6.2:1
On dark fabric
3.4:1
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

Cosmo 2024 sits a hair from Cosmo 2019 (ΔE 2.73) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2024

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2024, 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 2024 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Cosmo 2024

Cosmo 2024 sits in the blues family as a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade with sky blue tones. With a rich and grounded quality, this thread works beautifully in sapphire accents and porcelain patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hydrangea blooms and skies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2024 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2024 is a medium-dark blue thread (hex #326683, RGB 50, 102, 131). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2024?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2024 is DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3760 (Wedgewood (806), 77%) and DMC 517 (Wedgewood dark, 77%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2024?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2024 are 2019 (ΔE 2.73), 376 (ΔE 5.53), and 375 (ΔE 5.59). These are useful substitutes when 2024 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2024 good for?

Cosmo 2024 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2024.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2024?

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, 2024 has a contrast ratio of about 6.2:1 on white fabric and 3.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.