898
Teals family
Cosmo 898 has hex #61AD9C and RGB 97, 173, 156. This medium, moderately saturated teal 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 898
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 898
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 898
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 898
Cosmo threads that pair well with 898, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Cosmo 898 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Cosmo 898
A moderately saturated, medium member of the teals family, Cosmo 898 is a hand-dyed floss. Its tone is rich and warm, making it a popular choice for cool accents and nature themes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for ocean waves or peacock feathers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 898 look like?
Cosmo 898 is a medium shade in the teals family with hex #61AD9C and RGB 97, 173, 156. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 898?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 898 is DMC 993 (Aquamarine light) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 959 (Sea Green medium, 77%) and DMC 3817 (Celadon Green light, 68%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 898?
The closest Cosmo threads to 898 are 899 (ΔE 5.25), 2563 (ΔE 5.33), and 844 (ΔE 6.63). These are useful substitutes when 898 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 898?
Reach for Cosmo 898 when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 898.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 898?
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, 898 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.