373
Teals family
Looking up Cosmo 373? It's a medium-light teal shade (#77B8BE / RGB 119, 184, 190). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 373
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 373
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 373
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 373
Cosmo threads that pair well with 373, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Cosmo 373 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Cosmo 373
Meet Cosmo 373 — a moderately saturated, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the teals family. The shade reads as easygoing and clear — a go-to choice for coastal scenes and dragonflies. It also turns up in patterns built around turtle designs and mermaid motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 373 — what color is it?
Cosmo 373 is a medium-light teal thread (hex #77B8BE, RGB 119, 184, 190). It shows up most in tropical motifs and cool accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 373?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 373 is DMC 598 (Turquoise light) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 74%) and DMC 519 (Sky Blue, 62%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 373?
The closest Cosmo threads to 373 are 563 (ΔE 5.05), 372 (ΔE 5.06), and 2017 (ΔE 5.49). These are useful substitutes when 373 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 373 good for?
Cosmo 373 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 373.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 373?
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, 373 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.