2214
Blues family
Need details on Cosmo 2214? This medium, moderately saturated blue hand-dyed shade is hex #3B54A1, RGB 59, 84, 161. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2214
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 2214
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2214
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 2214
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2214, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 2214 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 2214
Meet Cosmo 2214 — a moderately saturated, medium hand-dyed thread in the blues family with true blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and rich, perfect for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on whale designs and sapphire accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 2214 — what color is it?
Cosmo 2214 is a medium blue thread (hex #3B54A1, RGB 59, 84, 161). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2214?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2214 is DMC 3838 (Lavender Blue dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3807 (Cornflower Blue, 81%) and DMC 798 (Delft Blue dark, 80%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 2214?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2214 are 254 (ΔE 3.72), 664A (ΔE 4.02), and 166 (ΔE 4.03). These are useful substitutes when 2214 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 2214 good for?
Cosmo 2214 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2214.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2214?
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, 2214 has a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 on white fabric and 3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.