Cosmo Embroidery Floss

211

Teals family

Cosmo 211 has hex #E9F1EF and RGB 233, 241, 239. This very light, muted teal thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#E9F1EF
RGB
233, 241, 239
HSL
165°, 22%, 93%
Lab
94.5, -3.0, 0.0
Lightness
93%
Very light
Saturation
22%
Neutral
Hue
165°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 211

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

Cosmo 211

Sullivans

Baby Blue Ultra Light 45379 88% Good
Pearl Grey Very Light 45193 83% Good
Winter White 45463 77% Approx
White 45001 76% Approx
Snow White 45002 76% Approx

Crescent Colours

Snowball 186 76% Approx
Magnolia Blossom 168 73% Approx
Cloud 010 66% Approx
Petite Maison 127 39% Fair
Baby Blanket 093 34% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 211

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

Working with Cosmo 211

On white fabric
1.1:1
On dark fabric
18.3:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
ivory

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Highlights & negative space

Pale shades like Cosmo 211 do the quiet work in a chart — snow, cloud, lace, and catchlight highlights, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 211

Cosmo threads that pair well with 211, 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

Teals Family

Cosmo 211 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Cosmo 211

Cosmo 211 is a very light, muted shade from the teals family. It has a gentle and pale feel that suits tropical motifs and cool accents particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with nature themes or ocean waves for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 211?

Cosmo 211 is a very light teal shade (hex #E9F1EF, RGB 233, 241, 239) in the teals family, commonly used for turtle designs, mermaid motifs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 211?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 211 is DMC 3865 (Winter White) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light, 78%) and DMC BLANC (White, 76%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 211?

The closest Cosmo threads to 211 are 100 (ΔE 4.22), 2500 (ΔE 4.27), and 500 (ΔE 4.4). These are useful substitutes when 211 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 211?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 211 for charts featuring turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns. The very light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Can Cosmo 211 be used for highlights?

Yes — pale shades like 211 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.