731
Blues family
Need details on Cosmo 731? This medium-light, moderately saturated blue hand-dyed shade is hex #98B3C8, RGB 152, 179, 200. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 731
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 731
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 731
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 731
Cosmo threads that pair well with 731, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 731 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 731
A medium-light, moderately saturated entry in the blues family, that's Cosmo 731 with sky blue tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and approachable, perfect for nautical themes and winter scenes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 731?
Cosmo 731 is a medium-light blue shade (hex #98B3C8, RGB 152, 179, 200) in the blues family, commonly used for hydrangea blooms, skies, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 731?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 731 is DMC 813 (Blue light) with a 96% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3841 (Baby Blue pale, 86%) and DMC 3752 (Antique Blue very light, 82%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 731?
The closest Cosmo threads to 731 are 163 (ΔE 3.35), 523 (ΔE 4.86), and 2025 (ΔE 5.35). These are useful substitutes when 731 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 731?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 731 for charts featuring hydrangea blooms, skies, water, denim textures. The medium-light 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 731?
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, 731 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.