667A
Blues family
Need details on Cosmo 667A? This dark, moderately saturated blue hand-dyed shade is hex #2A2A53, RGB 42, 42, 83. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 667A
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 667A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 667A
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 168, is barely a step away (ΔE 0.89). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 667A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 667A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 667A in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 667A
Cosmo 667A is a dark, moderately saturated shade from the blues family with deep blue tones. With a dark and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in water and denim textures. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 667A?
Cosmo 667A is a dark blue shade (hex #2A2A53, RGB 42, 42, 83) in the blues family, commonly used for whale designs, sapphire accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 667A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 667A is DMC 791 (Cornflower Blue very dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 158 (Cornflower Blue medium, 81%) and DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 81%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 667A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 667A are 168 (ΔE 0.89), 668 (ΔE 2.33), and 218 (ΔE 2.41). These are useful substitutes when 667A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 667A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 667A for charts featuring whale designs, sapphire accents, porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 667A?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 667A has a contrast ratio of about 13.5:1 on white fabric and 1.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.