Cosmo Embroidery Floss

372

Teals family

Cosmo 372 is a medium-light, moderately saturated teal shade with hex code #90C6CF and RGB values 144, 198, 207. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#90C6CF
RGB
144, 198, 207
HSL
189°, 40%, 69%
Lab
76.6, -15.3, -10.1
Lightness
69%
Light
Saturation
40%
Muted
Hue
189°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 372

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

Cosmo 372

Sullivans

Turquoise Light 45134 92% Good
Peacock Blue Light 45383 82% Good
Turquoise Very Light 45408 73% Approx
Sky Blue Light 45381 73% Approx
Blue Ultra Very Light 45229 62% Fair

Crescent Colours

Snips and Snails 087 60% Fair
Really Teally 104 50% Fair
Key Largo 107 48% Fair
Baby Blanket 093 39% Fair
Lettuce Leaf 020 28% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 372

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

Working with Cosmo 372

On white fabric
1.9:1
On dark fabric
11.2:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
sky blue

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

Blending & gradients

Because Cosmo 252 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 372

Cosmo threads that pair well with 372, 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 372 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Cosmo 372

Cosmo 372 is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the teals family. This thread brings a balanced and versatile presence to projects featuring peacock feathers or coastal scenes. Look for it in charts that feature dragonflies or turtle designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 372 look like?

Cosmo 372 is a medium-light shade in the teals family with hex #90C6CF and RGB 144, 198, 207. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring water and sky and tropical motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 372?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 372 is DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light, 78%) and DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 74%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 372?

The closest Cosmo threads to 372 are 252 (ΔE 2.6), 371 (ΔE 4.25), and 373 (ΔE 5.06). These are useful substitutes when 372 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 372?

Reach for Cosmo 372 when your project calls for water and sky, tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 372.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 372?

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, 372 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 11.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.