669A
Blues family
Below: Cosmo 669A, a dark, muted blue shade with hex #19192C and RGB 25, 25, 44. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 669A
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 669A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 669A
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Because it is so deep, Cosmo 669A holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 602, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.77). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 669A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 669A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 669A in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 669A
Cosmo 669A is a dark, muted shade from the blues family with deep blue tones. The dark and steady mood of this color makes it a natural fit for bluebird motifs and whale designs. Expect to see it used in sapphire accents and porcelain patterns across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 669A?
Cosmo 669A is a dark blue shade (hex #19192C, RGB 25, 25, 44) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 669A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 669A is DMC 939 (Navy Blue very dark) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 823 (Navy Blue dark, 82%) and DMC 336 (Navy Blue, 56%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 669A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 669A are 602 (ΔE 1.77), 169 (ΔE 3.93), and 603 (ΔE 5.34). These are useful substitutes when 669A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 669A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 669A for charts featuring denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Is Cosmo 669A good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 669A are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.