896
Teals family
Cosmo 896 is a light, moderately saturated teal shade with hex code #A9DBD0 and RGB values 169, 219, 208. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 896
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 896
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 896
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Cosmo 896 sits a hair from Cosmo 562 (ΔE 2.92) — 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 896
Cosmo threads that pair well with 896, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Cosmo 896 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Cosmo 896
Meet Cosmo 896 — a moderately saturated, light hand-dyed thread in the teals family. Its gentle and approachable presence shines in water and sky and tropical motifs alike. Pull this thread for cool accents or nature themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 896 — what color is it?
Cosmo 896 is a light teal thread (hex #A9DBD0, RGB 169, 219, 208). It shows up most in dragonflies and turtle designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 896?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 896 is DMC 504 (Blue Green Very Light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3811 (Turquoise very light, 64%) and DMC 747 (Sky Blue very light, 63%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 896?
The closest Cosmo threads to 896 are 562 (ΔE 2.92), 561 (ΔE 5.17), and 897 (ΔE 5.41). These are useful substitutes when 896 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 896 good for?
Cosmo 896 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring dragonflies, turtle designs, mermaid motifs, sea glass tones. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 896.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 896?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 896 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.