562
Teals family
Cosmo 562 is a light, moderately saturated teal shade with hex code #A3D1C2 and RGB values 163, 209, 194. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 562
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 562
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 562
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Because Cosmo 896 is so near (ΔE 2.92), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 562
Cosmo threads that pair well with 562, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Cosmo 562 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Cosmo 562
A moderately saturated, light member of the teals family, Cosmo 562 is a hand-dyed floss. Its soft and gentle presence shines in cool accents and nature themes alike. Pull this thread for ocean waves or peacock feathers when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 562 look like?
Cosmo 562 is a light shade in the teals family with hex #A3D1C2 and RGB 163, 209, 194. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 562?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 562 is DMC 504 (Blue Green Very Light) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 65%) and DMC 964 (Sea Green light, 64%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 562?
The closest Cosmo threads to 562 are 896 (ΔE 2.92), 897 (ΔE 4.16), and 842 (ΔE 5.16). These are useful substitutes when 562 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 562?
Reach for Cosmo 562 when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 562.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 562?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 562 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.