Cosmo Embroidery Floss

413

Blues family

Cosmo 413 has hex #4F8BCD and RGB 79, 139, 205. This medium-light, vivid blue thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#4F8BCD
RGB
79, 139, 205
HSL
211°, 56%, 56%
Lab
56.6, 0.7, -39.9
Lightness
56%
Medium
Saturation
56%
Rich
Hue
211°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 413

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

Cosmo 413

Sullivans

Blue Light 45215 78% Approx
Electric Blue 45441 72% Approx
Delft Blue Medium 45209 70% Approx
Cornflower Blue Light 45205 68% Approx
Baby Blue Medium 45067 67% Approx

Crescent Colours

Cool Azul 079 62% Fair
Tyler Boy Blue 111 56% Fair
Caribbean Waters 050 48% Fair
Blueberry Tart 033 36% Fair
Betty Bluebell 048 35% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 413

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

Working with Cosmo 413

On white fabric
3.6:1
On dark fabric
5.9:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
turquoise

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 413

Cosmo threads that pair well with 413, 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 413 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Cosmo 413

Cosmo 413 sits in the blues family as a medium-light, vivid shade with sky blue tones. It has a crisp and versatile feel that suits sapphire accents and porcelain patterns particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with hydrangea blooms or skies for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 413 — what color is it?

Cosmo 413 is a medium-light blue thread (hex #4F8BCD, RGB 79, 139, 205). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 413?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 413 is DMC 809 (Delft Blue) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3755 (Baby Blue, 74%) and DMC 3843 (Electric Blue, 68%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 413?

The closest Cosmo threads to 413 are 164 (ΔE 4.53), 2026 (ΔE 4.57), and 2253 (ΔE 5.53). These are useful substitutes when 413 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 413 good for?

Cosmo 413 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 413.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 413?

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, 413 has a contrast ratio of about 3.6:1 on white fabric and 5.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.