Cosmo Embroidery Floss

414A

Blues family

Cosmo 414A is a medium, vivid blue shade with hex code #3E79C1 and RGB values 62, 121, 193. 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.

Hex
#3E79C1
RGB
62, 121, 193
HSL
213°, 51%, 50%
Lab
50.2, 4.3, -43.3
Lightness
50%
Medium
Saturation
51%
Rich
Hue
213°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 414A

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

Cosmo 414A

Sullivans

Baby Blue Medium 45067 86% Good
Electric Blue 45441 85% Good
Delft Blue Medium 45209 83% Good
Electric Blue Dark 45314 78% Approx
Wedgewood 45380 75% Approx

Crescent Colours

Tyler Boy Blue 111 62% Fair
Cool Azul 079 60% Fair
Caribbean Waters 050 51% Fair
Blueberry Tart 033 48% Fair
Deep Blue Sea 065 32% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 414A

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

Working with Cosmo 414A

On white fabric
4.5:1
On dark fabric
4.7:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
blue

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 414A

Cosmo threads that pair well with 414A, 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 414A in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Cosmo 414A

Cosmo 414A is a medium, vivid shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. This thread brings a confident and warm 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 414A?

Cosmo 414A is a medium blue shade (hex #3E79C1, RGB 62, 121, 193) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 414A?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 414A is DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 334 (Baby Blue medium, 83%) and DMC 995 (Electric Blue dark, 75%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 414A?

The closest Cosmo threads to 414A are 2253 (ΔE 4.76), 525 (ΔE 5), and 214 (ΔE 5.21). These are useful substitutes when 414A is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 414A?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 414A for charts featuring denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes. The medium 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 414A?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 414A has a contrast ratio of about 4.5:1 on white fabric and 4.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.