982
Teals family
Cosmo 982 has hex #597E89 and RGB 89, 126, 137. This medium, muted 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 982
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 982
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 982
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 982
Cosmo threads that pair well with 982, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Teals Family
Cosmo 982 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.
About Cosmo 982
A muted, medium member of the teals family, Cosmo 982 is a hand-dyed floss. Its tone is warm and grounded, making it a popular choice for turtle designs and mermaid motifs. It pairs nicely in designs that call for sea glass tones or tidepool patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 982 look like?
Cosmo 982 is a medium shade in the teals family with hex #597E89 and RGB 89, 126, 137. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring nature themes and ocean waves.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 982?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 982 is DMC 926 (Grey Green medium) with a 71% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3810 (Turquoise dark, 71%) and DMC 518 (Wedgewood light, 62%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 982?
The closest Cosmo threads to 982 are 566 (ΔE 3.8), 375 (ΔE 6.65), and 733 (ΔE 9.46). These are useful substitutes when 982 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 982?
Reach for Cosmo 982 when your project calls for nature themes, ocean waves, peacock feathers, coastal scenes. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 982.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 982?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 982 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.