Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2535

Teals family

Cosmo 2535 has hex #588873 and RGB 88, 136, 115. This medium, muted teal thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#588873
RGB
88, 136, 115
HSL
154°, 21%, 44%
Lab
52.9, -21.2, 6.2
Lightness
44%
Medium
Saturation
21%
Neutral
Hue
154°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2535

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

Cosmo 2535

Sullivans

Celadon Green 45413 79% Approx
Sea Green Very Dark 45409 66% Approx
Jade Medium 45128 61% Fair
Aquamarine 45411 59% Fair
Teal Green Light 45447 59% Fair

Crescent Colours

Shamrock 028 62% Fair
Lettuce Leaf 020 50% Fair
Fancy Green Nancy 117 49% Fair
Meadow Green 021 49% Fair
Weeping Willow 162 42% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2535

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

Working with Cosmo 2535

On white fabric
4.1:1
On dark fabric
5.2:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 535, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.91). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2535

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2535, 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 2535 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Cosmo 2535

A medium, muted entry in the teals family, that's Cosmo 2535. Its tone is steady and quiet, making it a popular choice for ocean waves and peacock feathers. It pairs nicely in designs that call for coastal scenes or dragonflies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 2535?

Cosmo 2535 is a medium teal shade (hex #588873, RGB 88, 136, 115) in the teals family, commonly used for tidepool patterns, water and sky, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2535?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2535 is DMC 3816 (Celadon Green) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 992 (Aquamarine medium, 67%) and DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium, 65%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2535?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2535 are 535 (ΔE 1.91), 845 (ΔE 6.24), and 900 (ΔE 7.4). These are useful substitutes when 2535 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 2535?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2535 for charts featuring tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents. The medium 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 2535?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 2535 has a contrast ratio of about 4.1:1 on white fabric and 5.2:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.