412
Blues family
Looking up Cosmo 412? It's a light blue shade (#9BD2EE / RGB 155, 210, 238). 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 412
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 412
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 412
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Cosmo 412 punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 412
Cosmo threads that pair well with 412, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 412 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 412
A vivid, light member of the blues family, Cosmo 412 is a hand-dyed floss with sky blue tones. The shade reads as soft and lively — a go-to choice for whale designs and sapphire accents. It also turns up in patterns built around porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 412 look like?
Cosmo 412 is a light shade in the blues family with hex #9BD2EE and RGB 155, 210, 238. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 412?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 412 is DMC 3761 (Sky Blue light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 69%) and DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light, 68%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 412?
The closest Cosmo threads to 412 are 2022 (ΔE 5.57), 252 (ΔE 6.56), and 411 (ΔE 6.63). These are useful substitutes when 412 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 412?
Reach for Cosmo 412 when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 412.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 412?
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, 412 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 12.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.