376
Blues family
Below: Cosmo 376, a medium-dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #2F5C83 and RGB 47, 92, 131. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 376
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 376
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 376
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 376
Cosmo threads that pair well with 376, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 376 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 376
Cosmo 376 sits in the blues family as a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade with sky blue tones. The rich and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for sapphire accents and porcelain patterns. Expect to see it used in hydrangea blooms and skies across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 376 — what color is it?
Cosmo 376 is a medium-dark blue thread (hex #2F5C83, RGB 47, 92, 131). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 376?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 376 is DMC 517 (Wedgewood dark) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 825 (Blue dark, 75%) and DMC 322 (Baby Blue dark, 73%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 376?
The closest Cosmo threads to 376 are 254 (ΔE 4.23), 2019 (ΔE 4.23), and 734 (ΔE 4.48). These are useful substitutes when 376 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 376 good for?
Cosmo 376 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 376.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 376?
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, 376 has a contrast ratio of about 7:1 on white fabric and 3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.