Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#4F70B3
RGB
79, 112, 179
HSL
220°, 40%, 51%
Lab
47.6, 8.3, -39.2
Lightness
51%
Medium
Saturation
40%
Muted
Hue
220°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 214

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

Cosmo 214

Sullivans

Baby Blue Dark 45063 86% Good
Blue Medium 45227 81% Good
Lavender Blue Medium 45437 81% Good
Baby Blue Medium 45067 77% Approx
Cornflower Blue Medium 45204 77% Approx

Crescent Colours

Blueberry Tart 033 65% Approx
Cool Azul 079 62% Fair
Tyler Boy Blue 111 56% Fair
Vintage Violet 045 49% Fair
Blue Beatrice 132 48% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 214

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

Working with Cosmo 214

On white fabric
4.9:1
On dark fabric
4.3:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
blue

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Blending & gradients

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.

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 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.