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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 413
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 413
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working 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.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 413
Cosmo threads that pair well with 413, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.