216
Blues family
Cosmo 216 has hex #2D3880 and RGB 45, 56, 128. This medium-dark, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 216
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 216
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 216
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 216 sits a hair from Cosmo 665 (ΔE 1.62) — 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 216
Cosmo threads that pair well with 216, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 216 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 216
Meet Cosmo 216 — a moderately saturated, medium-dark hand-dyed thread in the blues family with true blue tones. Its tone is rich and grounded, making it a popular choice for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for whale designs or sapphire accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 216 — what color is it?
Cosmo 216 is a medium-dark blue thread (hex #2D3880, RGB 45, 56, 128). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 216?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 216 is DMC 797 (Royal Blue) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 792 (Cornflower Blue dark, 87%) and DMC 796 (Royal Blue dark, 79%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 216?
The closest Cosmo threads to 216 are 665 (ΔE 1.62), 2664 (ΔE 3.71), and 4792 (ΔE 3.89). These are useful substitutes when 216 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 216 good for?
Cosmo 216 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. 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 216.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 216?
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, 216 has a contrast ratio of about 10.6:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.