730
Blues family
Cosmo 730 has hex #C0D5DE and RGB 192, 213, 222. This light, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 730
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 730
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 730
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 730
Cosmo threads that pair well with 730, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 730 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 730
Cosmo 730 sits in the blues family as a light, moderately saturated shade with sky blue tones. It has a gentle and approachable feel that suits cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with winter scenes or forget-me-nots for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 730 — what color is it?
Cosmo 730 is a light blue thread (hex #C0D5DE, RGB 192, 213, 222). It shows up most in porcelain patterns and hydrangea blooms.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 730?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 730 is DMC 775 (Baby Blue very light) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3753 (Antique Blue ultra very light, 75%) and DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light, 73%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 730?
The closest Cosmo threads to 730 are 521A (ΔE 4.08), 162A (ΔE 4.25), and 411 (ΔE 5.53). These are useful substitutes when 730 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 730 good for?
Cosmo 730 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring porcelain patterns, hydrangea blooms, skies, water. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 730.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 730?
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, 730 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.