Cosmo Embroidery Floss

4792

Blues family

Below: Cosmo 4792, a medium-dark, moderately saturated blue shade with hex #31336D and RGB 49, 51, 109. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#31336D
RGB
49, 51, 109
HSL
238°, 38%, 31%
Lab
24.1, 17.2, -34.2
Lightness
31%
Dark
Saturation
38%
Muted
Hue
238°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 4792

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

Cosmo 4792

Sullivans

Cornflower Blue Medium Dark 45473 78% Approx
Royal Blue 45207 77% Approx
Cornflower Blue Dark 45203 76% Approx
Navy Blue Light 45055 75% Approx
Blue Very Dark 45225 74% Approx

Crescent Colours

Granny Annie 083 78% Approx
Blooming Crocus 032 40% Fair
Nighty Nite 160 39% Fair
Blacksmith Blue 187 36% Fair
Blue Beatrice 132 35% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 4792

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

Working with Cosmo 4792

On white fabric
11.5:1
On dark fabric
1.8:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
indigo

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 218, is barely a step away (ΔE 3.01). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 4792

Cosmo threads that pair well with 4792, 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 4792 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Cosmo 4792

Cosmo 4792 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with true blue tones. The steady and deep mood of this color makes it a natural fit for bluebird motifs and whale designs. Expect to see it used in sapphire accents and porcelain patterns across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 4792?

Cosmo 4792 is a medium-dark blue shade (hex #31336D, RGB 49, 51, 109) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 4792?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 4792 is DMC 158 (Cornflower Blue medium) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 796 (Royal Blue dark, 83%) and DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark, 82%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 4792?

The closest Cosmo threads to 4792 are 218 (ΔE 3.01), 665 (ΔE 3.19), and 556 (ΔE 3.49). These are useful substitutes when 4792 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 4792?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 4792 for charts featuring denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes. The medium-dark 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 4792?

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 4792 has a contrast ratio of about 11.5:1 on white fabric and 1.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.