525
Blues family
Looking up Cosmo 525? It's a medium blue shade (#5272B7 / RGB 82, 114, 183). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 525
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 525
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 525
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Because Cosmo 214 is so near (ΔE 0.97), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 525
Cosmo threads that pair well with 525, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 525 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 525
Cosmo 525 is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with true blue tones. Expect a rich and warm look that suits winter scenes, forget-me-nots, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching bluebird motifs or whale designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 525 look like?
Cosmo 525 is a medium shade in the blues family with hex #5272B7 and RGB 82, 114, 183. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 525?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 525 is DMC 3839 (Lavender Blue medium) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium, 82%) and DMC 334 (Baby Blue medium, 81%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 525?
The closest Cosmo threads to 525 are 214 (ΔE 0.97), 165A (ΔE 3.12), and 526 (ΔE 4.29). These are useful substitutes when 525 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 525?
Reach for Cosmo 525 when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 525.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 525?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 525 has a contrast ratio of about 4.7:1 on white fabric and 4.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.