980
Teals family
Cosmo 980 is a light, muted teal shade with hex code #A7BFC0 and RGB values 167, 191, 192. 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 980
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 980
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 980
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 980
Cosmo threads that pair well with 980, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Cosmo 980 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Cosmo 980
Meet Cosmo 980 — a muted, light hand-dyed thread in the teals family. Its quiet and understated presence shines in coastal scenes and dragonflies alike. Pull this thread for turtle designs or mermaid motifs when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 980 — what color is it?
Cosmo 980 is a light teal thread (hex #A7BFC0, RGB 167, 191, 192). It shows up most in tropical motifs and cool accents.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 980?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 980 is DMC 828 (Blue ultra very light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 928 (Grey Green very light, 72%) and DMC 162 (Blue ultra very light, 70%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 980?
The closest Cosmo threads to 980 are 2017 (ΔE 4.71), 371 (ΔE 5.8), and 252 (ΔE 6.64). These are useful substitutes when 980 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 980 good for?
Cosmo 980 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring tropical motifs, cool accents, nature themes, ocean waves. 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 980.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 980?
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, 980 has a contrast ratio of about 1.9:1 on white fabric and 10.9:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.