118
Greens family
Cosmo 118 is a medium, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #769E45 and RGB values 118, 158, 69. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 118
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 118
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 118
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Cosmo 2631 is so near (ΔE 1.79), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 118
Cosmo threads that pair well with 118, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Cosmo 118 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Cosmo 118
Cosmo 118 is a medium, moderately saturated shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. This thread brings a rich and warm presence to projects featuring avocado themes or foliage. Look for it in charts that feature nature scenes or holiday projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 118 look like?
Cosmo 118 is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #769E45 and RGB 118, 158, 69. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 118?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 118 is DMC 704 (Chartreuse bright) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 703 (Chartreuse, 75%) and DMC 471 (Avocado Green very light, 73%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 118?
The closest Cosmo threads to 118 are 2631 (ΔE 1.79), 326 (ΔE 3.75), and 325A (ΔE 4.78). These are useful substitutes when 118 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 118?
Reach for Cosmo 118 when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 118.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 118?
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, 118 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.