Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2167

Blues family

Cosmo 2167 has hex #363D64 and RGB 54, 61, 100. This medium-dark, muted blue 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
#363D64
RGB
54, 61, 100
HSL
231°, 30%, 30%
Lab
26.9, 8.6, -23.9
Lightness
30%
Dark
Saturation
30%
Muted
Hue
231°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2167

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

Cosmo 2167

Sullivans

Navy Blue Light 45055 72% Approx
Cornflower Blue 45404 66% Approx
Wedgewood Dark 45440 65% Approx
Grey Blue 45476 65% Approx
Blue Dark 45226 63% Fair

Crescent Colours

Granny Annie 083 64% Fair
Blooming Crocus 032 57% Fair
Blue Moon 005 55% Fair
Tartan Plaid 073 52% Fair
Blue Beatrice 132 48% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2167

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

Working with Cosmo 2167

On white fabric
10.5:1
On dark fabric
2:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
indigo

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2167

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2167, 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 2167 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Cosmo 2167

Cosmo 2167 sits in the blues family as a medium-dark, muted shade with true blue tones. It has a somber and rich feel that suits sapphire accents and porcelain patterns particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with hydrangea blooms or skies for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2167 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2167 is a medium-dark blue thread (hex #363D64, RGB 54, 61, 100). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2167?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2167 is DMC 803 (Baby Blue ultra very dark) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 158 (Cornflower Blue medium, 75%) and DMC 311 (Navy Blue medium, 71%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2167?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2167 are 556 (ΔE 4.5), 218 (ΔE 4.75), and 668 (ΔE 4.91). These are useful substitutes when 2167 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2167 good for?

Cosmo 2167 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. 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 2167.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2167?

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, 2167 has a contrast ratio of about 10.5:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.