Cosmo Embroidery Floss

410A

Blues family

Need details on Cosmo 410A? This very light, vivid blue hand-dyed shade is hex #DAEFF6, RGB 218, 239, 246. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#DAEFF6
RGB
218, 239, 246
HSL
195°, 61%, 91%
Lab
93.1, -5.5, -5.7
Lightness
91%
Very light
Saturation
61%
Rich
Hue
195°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 410A

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

Cosmo 410A

Sullivans

Baby Blue Very Light 45195 84% Good
Blue Ultra Very Light 45477 73% Approx
Antique Blue Ultra Light 45377 72% Approx
Blue Ultra Very Light 45229 68% Approx
Sky Blue Very Light 45188 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Snowball 186 57% Fair
Cloud 010 54% Fair
Magnolia Blossom 168 45% Fair
Snips and Snails 087 41% Fair
Baby Blanket 093 40% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 410A

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

Working with Cosmo 410A

On white fabric
1.2:1
On dark fabric
17.7:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
ivory

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

Highlights & negative space

Pale shades like Cosmo 410A do the quiet work in a chart — snow, cloud, lace, and catchlight highlights, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 410A

Cosmo threads that pair well with 410A, 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 410A in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Cosmo 410A

Cosmo 410A is a very light, vivid shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. With a fresh and luminous quality, this thread works beautifully in bluebird motifs and whale designs. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring sapphire accents and porcelain patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 410A?

Cosmo 410A is a very light blue shade (hex #DAEFF6, RGB 218, 239, 246) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 410A?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 410A is DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light, 61%) and DMC BLANC (White, 55%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 410A?

The closest Cosmo threads to 410A are 521A (ΔE 3.98), 520 (ΔE 5.29), and 211 (ΔE 5.63). These are useful substitutes when 410A is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 410A?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 410A for charts featuring denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes. The very light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Can Cosmo 410A be used for highlights?

Yes — pale shades like 410A do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.