Cosmo Embroidery Floss

733

Blues family

Cosmo 733 is a medium, muted blue shade with hex code #5E7E9D and RGB values 94, 126, 157. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#5E7E9D
RGB
94, 126, 157
HSL
210°, 25%, 49%
Lab
51.5, -3.1, -20.2
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
25%
Muted
Hue
210°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 733

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Cosmo 733

Sullivans

Baby Blue Medium 45067 80% Good
Delft Blue Medium 45209 78% Approx
Wedgewood Light 45115 74% Approx
Lavender Blue Medium 45437 71% Approx
Wedgewood 45380 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Tyler Boy Blue 111 86% Good
Caribbean Waters 050 71% Approx
Cool Azul 079 65% Approx
Blueberry Tart 033 61% Fair
Deep Blue Sea 065 55% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 733

Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Cosmo 733

On white fabric
4.2:1
On dark fabric
4.9:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
gray

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Blending & gradients

Cosmo 733 sits a hair from Cosmo 2253 (ΔE 3.17) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 733

Cosmo threads that pair well with 733, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Blues Family

Cosmo 733 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.

About Cosmo 733

Meet Cosmo 733 — a muted, medium hand-dyed thread in the blues family with sky blue tones. Its restrained and earthy presence shines in forget-me-nots and bluebird motifs alike. Pull this thread for whale designs or sapphire accents when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 733 — what color is it?

Cosmo 733 is a medium blue thread (hex #5E7E9D, RGB 94, 126, 157). It shows up most in water and denim textures.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 733?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 733 is DMC 799 (Delft Blue medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 334 (Baby Blue medium, 74%) and DMC 932 (Antique Blue light, 65%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 733?

The closest Cosmo threads to 733 are 2253 (ΔE 3.17), 2026 (ΔE 5.07), and 165A (ΔE 5.25). These are useful substitutes when 733 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 733 good for?

Cosmo 733 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring water, denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 733.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 733?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 733 has a contrast ratio of about 4.2:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.