734
Blues family
Looking up Cosmo 734? It's a medium-dark blue shade (#465F80 / RGB 70, 95, 128). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 734
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 734
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 734
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 734
Cosmo threads that pair well with 734, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 734 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 734
Cosmo 734 is a medium-dark, muted shade from the blues family with sky blue tones. Expect a muted and intense look that suits bluebird motifs, whale designs, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching sapphire accents or porcelain patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 734?
Cosmo 734 is a medium-dark blue shade (hex #465F80, RGB 70, 95, 128) in the blues family, commonly used for denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 734?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 734 is DMC 161 (Grey Blue) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 322 (Baby Blue dark, 75%) and DMC 931 (Antique Blue medium, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 734?
The closest Cosmo threads to 734 are 376 (ΔE 4.48), 254 (ΔE 4.59), and 2019 (ΔE 5.11). These are useful substitutes when 734 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 734?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 734 for charts featuring denim textures, cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes. The medium-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 734?
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, 734 has a contrast ratio of about 6.5:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.