411
Blues family
Cosmo 411 is a light, vivid blue shade with hex code #BDE4F2 and RGB values 189, 228, 242. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 411
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 411
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 411
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 411
Cosmo threads that pair well with 411, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 411 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 411
Cosmo 411 is a light, vivid shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a fresh and easy presence to projects featuring bluebird motifs or whale designs. Look for it in charts that feature sapphire accents or porcelain patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 411?
Cosmo 411 is a light blue shade (hex #BDE4F2, RGB 189, 228, 242) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 411?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 411 is DMC 747 (Sky Blue very light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light, 73%) and DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 68%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 411?
The closest Cosmo threads to 411 are 2021 (ΔE 5.11), 730 (ΔE 5.53), and 2251 (ΔE 5.74). These are useful substitutes when 411 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 411?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 411 for charts featuring denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes. The light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 411?
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, 411 has a contrast ratio of about 1.4:1 on white fabric and 15.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.