735
Blues family
Cosmo 735 has hex #334768 and RGB 51, 71, 104. This medium-dark, moderately saturated blue thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 735
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 735
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 735
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 735
Cosmo threads that pair well with 735, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 735 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 735
A moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the blues family, Cosmo 735 is a hand-dyed floss with sky blue tones. Its tone is deep and intense, making it a popular choice for whale designs and sapphire accents. It pairs nicely in designs that call for porcelain patterns or hydrangea blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 735 look like?
Cosmo 735 is a medium-dark shade in the blues family with hex #334768 and RGB 51, 71, 104. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring cool-toned backgrounds and nautical themes.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 735?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 735 is DMC 312 (Navy Blue light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 824 (Blue very dark, 75%) and DMC 3842 (Wedgewood dark, 72%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 735?
The closest Cosmo threads to 735 are 167 (ΔE 4.21), 2167 (ΔE 5.49), and 166 (ΔE 5.52). These are useful substitutes when 735 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 735?
Reach for Cosmo 735 when your project calls for cool-toned backgrounds, nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 735.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 735?
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, 735 has a contrast ratio of about 9.4:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.