535
Teals family
Below: Cosmo 535, a medium, muted teal shade with hex #608C77 and RGB 96, 140, 119. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 535
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 535
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 535
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Cosmo 2535 is so near (ΔE 1.91), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 535
Cosmo threads that pair well with 535, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Cosmo 535 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Cosmo 535
A muted, medium member of the teals family, Cosmo 535 is a hand-dyed floss. The warm and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to cool accents and nature themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for ocean waves and peacock feathers in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 535 look like?
Cosmo 535 is a medium shade in the teals family with hex #608C77 and RGB 96, 140, 119. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 535?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 535 is DMC 3816 (Celadon Green) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 992 (Aquamarine medium, 65%) and DMC 320 (Pistachio Green medium, 62%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 535?
The closest Cosmo threads to 535 are 2535 (ΔE 1.91), 318 (ΔE 6.92), and 899 (ΔE 7.45). These are useful substitutes when 535 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 535?
Reach for Cosmo 535 when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 535.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 535?
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, 535 has a contrast ratio of about 3.8:1 on white fabric and 5.5:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.