899
Teals family
Need details on Cosmo 899? This medium, moderately saturated teal hand-dyed shade is hex #4D9D8B, RGB 77, 157, 139. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 899
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 899
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 899
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 899
Cosmo threads that pair well with 899, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Cosmo 899 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Cosmo 899
Cosmo 899 sits in the teals family as a medium, moderately saturated shade. With a steady and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in nature themes and ocean waves. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring peacock feathers and coastal scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 899 — what color is it?
Cosmo 899 is a medium teal thread (hex #4D9D8B, RGB 77, 157, 139). It shows up most in sea glass tones and tidepool patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 899?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 899 is DMC 992 (Aquamarine medium) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 958 (Sea Green dark, 75%) and DMC 993 (Aquamarine light, 75%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 899?
The closest Cosmo threads to 899 are 844 (ΔE 4.89), 898 (ΔE 5.25), and 535 (ΔE 7.45). These are useful substitutes when 899 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 899 good for?
Cosmo 899 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky, tropical motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 899.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 899?
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, 899 has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.