Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#465F80
RGB
70, 95, 128
HSL
214°, 29%, 39%
Lab
39.7, 0.1, -21.4
Lightness
39%
Dark
Saturation
29%
Muted
Hue
214°
Family
Blues

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 734

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

Cosmo 734

Sullivans

Antique Blue Medium 45274 85% Good
Lavender Blue Dark 45436 70% Approx
Very Dark Peacock Blue 45382 69% Approx
Cornflower Blue Medium 45204 68% Approx
Baby Blue Dark 45063 68% Approx

Crescent Colours

Blue Beatrice 132 71% Approx
Deep Blue Sea 065 66% Approx
Blue Moon 005 50% Fair
Blueberry Tart 033 46% Fair
Smoke 039 45% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 734

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

Working with Cosmo 734

On white fabric
6.5:1
On dark fabric
3.2:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
indigo

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.

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 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.