602
Blues family
Looking up Cosmo 602? It's a dark blue shade (#15192E / RGB 21, 25, 46). 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 602
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 602
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 602
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Cosmo 602 are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Because Cosmo 669A is so near (ΔE 1.77), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 602
Cosmo threads that pair well with 602, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 602 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 602
Cosmo 602 is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blues family with true blue tones. Expect a bold and dramatic 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 602 look like?
Cosmo 602 is a dark shade in the blues family with hex #15192E and RGB 21, 25, 46. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring skies and water.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 602?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 602 is DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 84%) and DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 61%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 602?
The closest Cosmo threads to 602 are 669A (ΔE 1.77), 169 (ΔE 3.73), and 603 (ΔE 7.02). These are useful substitutes when 602 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 602?
Reach for Cosmo 602 when your project calls for skies, water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 602.
Is Cosmo 602 good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 602 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.