Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2251

Teals family

Cosmo 2251 has hex #B9DCDD and RGB 185, 220, 221. This light, moderately saturated teal 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
#B9DCDD
RGB
185, 220, 221
HSL
182°, 35%, 80%
Lab
85.4, -11.2, -4.3
Lightness
80%
Light
Saturation
35%
Muted
Hue
182°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2251

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

Cosmo 2251

Sullivans

Blue Ultra Very Light 45229 85% Good
Turquoise Very Light 45408 82% Good
Sky Blue Very Light 45188 79% Approx
Blue Ultra Very Light 45477 76% Approx
Baby Blue Very Light 45195 75% Approx

Crescent Colours

Snips and Snails 087 59% Fair
Baby Blanket 093 42% Fair
Snowball 186 42% Fair
Petite Maison 127 39% Fair
Cloud 010 36% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2251

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

Working with Cosmo 2251

On white fabric
1.5:1
On dark fabric
14.3:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
silver

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2251

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2251, 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

Teals Family

Cosmo 2251 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Cosmo 2251

Cosmo 2251 sits in the teals family as a light, moderately saturated shade. It has a gentle and approachable feel that suits nature themes and ocean waves particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with peacock feathers or coastal scenes for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2251 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2251 is a light teal thread (hex #B9DCDD, RGB 185, 220, 221). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2251?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2251 is DMC 747 (Sky Blue very light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 68%) and DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light, 66%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2251?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2251 are 2021 (ΔE 4.06), 521A (ΔE 5.29), and 411 (ΔE 5.74). These are useful substitutes when 2251 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2251 good for?

Cosmo 2251 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2251.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2251?

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 2251 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.