2212
Blues family
Looking up Cosmo 2212? It's a medium-light blue shade (#7BA2D2 / RGB 123, 162, 210). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2212
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 2212
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2212
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 2212
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2212, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 2212 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 2212
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, that's Cosmo 2212 with sky blue tones. The shade reads as steady and approachable — a go-to choice for nautical themes and winter scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 2212?
Cosmo 2212 is a medium-light blue shade (hex #7BA2D2, RGB 123, 162, 210) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2212?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2212 is DMC 3840 (Lavender Blue light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 807 (Peacock Blue dark, 82%) and DMC 3755 (Baby Blue, 79%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2212?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2212 are 732 (ΔE 4.39), 164 (ΔE 5.01), and 2025 (ΔE 5.6). These are useful substitutes when 2212 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 2212?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2212 for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. 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 2212?
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, 2212 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 7.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.