983
Blues family
Need details on Cosmo 983? This medium-dark, muted blue hand-dyed shade is hex #3C5E6A, RGB 60, 94, 106. 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 983
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 983
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 983
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 983
Cosmo threads that pair well with 983, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blues Family
Cosmo 983 in context with nearby shades from the blues color family.
About Cosmo 983
Cosmo 983 sits in the blues family as a medium-dark, muted shade with sky blue tones. With a somber and rich quality, this thread works beautifully in sapphire accents and porcelain patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring hydrangea blooms and skies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 983 — what color is it?
Cosmo 983 is a medium-dark blue thread (hex #3C5E6A, RGB 60, 94, 106). It shows up most in nautical themes and winter scenes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 983?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 983 is DMC 3768 (Grey Green dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3809 (Turquoise very dark, 73%) and DMC 806 (Peacock Blue Dark, 62%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 983?
The closest Cosmo threads to 983 are 984 (ΔE 6.86), 2024 (ΔE 6.87), and 2019 (ΔE 6.94). These are useful substitutes when 983 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 983 good for?
Cosmo 983 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nautical themes, winter scenes, forget-me-nots, bluebird motifs. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 983.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 983?
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, 983 has a contrast ratio of about 7:1 on white fabric and 3:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.