254
Blues family
Cosmo 254 has hex #35588F and RGB 53, 88, 143. This medium-dark, moderately saturated blue 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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 254
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 254
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 254
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 166, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.82). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 254
Cosmo threads that pair well with 254, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 254 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 254
A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, that's Cosmo 254 with sky blue tones. Its tone is steady and deep, making it a popular choice for nautical themes and winter scenes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for forget-me-nots or bluebird motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 254?
Cosmo 254 is a medium-dark blue shade (hex #35588F, RGB 53, 88, 143) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 254?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 254 is DMC 798 (Delft Blue dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 825 (Blue dark, 80%) and DMC 322 (Baby Blue dark, 76%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 254?
The closest Cosmo threads to 254 are 166 (ΔE 2.82), 2214 (ΔE 3.72), and 376 (ΔE 4.23). These are useful substitutes when 254 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 254?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 254 for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium-dark 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 254?
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, 254 has a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.