Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2029

Blues family

Need details on Cosmo 2029? This medium-dark, subdued blue hand-dyed shade is hex #3E3A4E, RGB 62, 58, 78. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#3E3A4E
RGB
62, 58, 78
HSL
252°, 15%, 27%
Lab
25.6, 6.6, -11.5
Lightness
27%
Dark
Saturation
15%
Neutral
Hue
252°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2029

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

Cosmo 2029

Sullivans

Pewter Grey 45058 55% Fair
Antique Blue Very Dark 45375 45% Fair
Grey Blue 45476 44% Fair
Navy Blue Medium 45054 43% Fair
Ash Grey Very Light 45121 42% Fair

Crescent Colours

Tartan Plaid 073 81% Good
Purple Aster 070 68% Approx
Wavy Navy 075 66% Approx
Blue Moon 005 58% Fair
Blooming Crocus 032 55% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2029

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

Working with Cosmo 2029

On white fabric
10.9:1
On dark fabric
1.9:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2029

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2029, 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 2029 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Cosmo 2029

A subdued, medium-dark member of the blues family, Cosmo 2029 is a hand-dyed floss with deep blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as deep and grounded, perfect for denim textures and cool-toned backgrounds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on nautical themes and winter scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 2029 look like?

Cosmo 2029 is a medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #3E3A4E and RGB 62, 58, 78. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2029?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2029 is DMC 29 (Eggplant) with a 68% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 58%) and DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 55%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 2029?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2029 are 478 (ΔE 5.1), 668 (ΔE 6.93), and 477 (ΔE 7.34). These are useful substitutes when 2029 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 2029?

Reach for Cosmo 2029 when your project calls for sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2029.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2029?

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 2029 has a contrast ratio of about 10.9:1 on white fabric and 1.9:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.