252
Teals family
Cosmo 252 is a medium-light, moderately saturated teal shade with hex code #92C2CF and RGB values 146, 194, 207. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 252
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 252
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 252
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Because Cosmo 372 is so near (ΔE 2.6), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 252
Cosmo threads that pair well with 252, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Cosmo 252 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Cosmo 252
A moderately saturated, medium-light member of the teals family, Cosmo 252 is a hand-dyed floss. Its balanced and versatile presence shines in cool accents and nature themes alike. Pull this thread for ocean waves or peacock feathers when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 252 look like?
Cosmo 252 is a medium-light shade in the teals family with hex #92C2CF and RGB 146, 194, 207. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 252?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 252 is DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 81%) and DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light, 76%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 252?
The closest Cosmo threads to 252 are 372 (ΔE 2.6), 2017 (ΔE 5.69), and 371 (ΔE 6.04). These are useful substitutes when 252 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 252?
Reach for Cosmo 252 when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 252.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 252?
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, 252 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 10.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.