846
Teals family
Cosmo 846 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated teal shade with hex code #306753 and RGB values 48, 103, 83. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 846
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 846
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 846
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 846
Cosmo threads that pair well with 846, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Cosmo 846 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Cosmo 846
Cosmo 846 sits in the teals family as a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade. This thread brings a rich and grounded presence to projects featuring nature themes or ocean waves. Look for it in charts that feature peacock feathers or coastal scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 846 — what color is it?
Cosmo 846 is a medium-dark teal thread (hex #306753, RGB 48, 103, 83). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 846?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 846 is DMC 3815 (Celadon Green dark) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 163 (Celadon Green medium, 78%) and DMC 505 (Jade Green, 77%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 846?
The closest Cosmo threads to 846 are 902 (ΔE 4.16), 2536A (ΔE 4.74), and 536A (ΔE 5.88). These are useful substitutes when 846 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 846 good for?
Cosmo 846 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 846.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 846?
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, 846 has a contrast ratio of about 6.6:1 on white fabric and 3.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.