214
Blues family
Cosmo 214 is a medium, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #4F70B3 and RGB values 79, 112, 179. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 214
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 214
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 214
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 525, is barely a step away (ΔE 0.97). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 214
Cosmo threads that pair well with 214, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 214 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 214
A medium, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, that's Cosmo 214 with true blue tones. Its balanced and warm presence shines in nautical themes and winter scenes alike. Pull this thread for forget-me-nots or bluebird motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 214?
Cosmo 214 is a medium blue shade (hex #4F70B3, RGB 79, 112, 179) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 214?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 214 is DMC 3839 (Lavender Blue medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 334 (Baby Blue medium, 82%) and DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 214?
The closest Cosmo threads to 214 are 525 (ΔE 0.97), 165A (ΔE 3.03), and 526 (ΔE 3.53). These are useful substitutes when 214 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 214?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 214 for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium 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 214?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 214 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.