526
Blues family
Cosmo 526 has hex #4966B1 and RGB 73, 102, 177. This medium, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 526
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 526
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 526
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 526 sits a hair from Cosmo 2027 (ΔE 2.69) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 526
Cosmo threads that pair well with 526, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 526 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 526
Meet Cosmo 526 — a moderately saturated, medium hand-dyed thread in the blues family with true blue tones. Its tone is steady and rich, making it a popular choice for forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for whale designs or sapphire accents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 526 — what color is it?
Cosmo 526 is a medium blue thread (hex #4966B1, RGB 73, 102, 177). It shows up most in water and denim textures.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 526?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 526 is DMC 798 (Delft Blue dark) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 322 (Baby Blue dark, 81%) and DMC 3838 (Lavender Blue dark, 80%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 526?
The closest Cosmo threads to 526 are 2027 (ΔE 2.69), 415A (ΔE 3.51), and 214 (ΔE 3.53). These are useful substitutes when 526 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 526 good for?
Cosmo 526 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 526.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 526?
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, 526 has a contrast ratio of about 5.5:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.