2172
Blues family
Cosmo 2172 is a medium-light, moderately saturated blue shade with hex code #8E87C2 and RGB values 142, 135, 194. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2172
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 2172
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2172
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 553, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.47). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2172
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2172, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 2172 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 2172
Cosmo 2172 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with deep blue tones. This thread brings a steady and approachable presence to projects featuring water or denim textures. Look for it in charts that feature cool-toned backgrounds or nautical themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 2172?
Cosmo 2172 is a medium-light blue shade (hex #8E87C2, RGB 142, 135, 194) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2172?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2172 is DMC 30 (Medium Light Blueberry) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 340 (Blue Violet medium, 68%) and DMC 156 (Blue Violet medium light, 67%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2172?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2172 are 553 (ΔE 2.47), 2662 (ΔE 5.27), and 173 (ΔE 7.06). These are useful substitutes when 2172 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 2172?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2172 for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. The medium-light 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 2172?
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, 2172 has a contrast ratio of about 3.3:1 on white fabric and 6.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.