Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#2F5C83
RGB
47, 92, 131
HSL
208°, 47%, 35%
Lab
37.7, -2.6, -26.4
Lightness
35%
Dark
Saturation
47%
Muted
Hue
208°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 376

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

Cosmo 376

Sullivans

Very Dark Peacock Blue 45382 84% Good
Wedgewood Dark 45114 72% Approx
Antique Blue Medium 45274 71% Approx
Delft Blue Dark 45208 70% Approx
Blue Medium 45227 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Blue Beatrice 132 53% Fair
Deep Blue Sea 065 49% Fair
Blacksmith Blue 187 42% Fair
Granny Annie 083 35% Fair
Nighty Nite 160 33% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 376

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

Working with Cosmo 376

On white fabric
7:1
On dark fabric
3:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
indigo

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.

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

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.