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Teals family
Looking up Cosmo 563? It's a medium-light teal shade (#84B9B3 / RGB 132, 185, 179). 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 563
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 563
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 563
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 563
Cosmo threads that pair well with 563, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Cosmo 563 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Cosmo 563
Cosmo 563 sits in the teals family as a medium-light, muted shade. Expect a restrained and versatile look that suits nature themes, ocean waves, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching peacock feathers or coastal scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 563 — what color is it?
Cosmo 563 is a medium-light teal thread (hex #84B9B3, RGB 132, 185, 179). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 563?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 563 is DMC 598 (Turquoise light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 75%) and DMC 3813 (Blue Green light, 67%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 563?
The closest Cosmo threads to 563 are 2563 (ΔE 3.96), 373 (ΔE 5.05), and 2017 (ΔE 5.1). These are useful substitutes when 563 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 563 good for?
Cosmo 563 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 563.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 563?
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, 563 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.6:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.