119
Greens family
Looking up Cosmo 119? It's a medium-dark green shade (#557535 / RGB 85, 117, 53). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 119
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 119
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 119
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Cosmo 119 sits a hair from Cosmo 633 (ΔE 1.3) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 119
Cosmo threads that pair well with 119, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Cosmo 119 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Cosmo 119
Meet Cosmo 119 — a moderately saturated, medium-dark hand-dyed thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. The shade reads as rich and grounded — a go-to choice for foliage and nature scenes. It also turns up in patterns built around holiday projects and landscape details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 119 — what color is it?
Cosmo 119 is a medium-dark green thread (hex #557535, RGB 85, 117, 53). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 119?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 119 is DMC 988 (Forest Green medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 905 (Parrot Green dark, 76%) and DMC 470 (Avocado Green light, 71%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 119?
The closest Cosmo threads to 119 are 633 (ΔE 1.3), 2924 (ΔE 2.54), and 120 (ΔE 4.86). These are useful substitutes when 119 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 119 good for?
Cosmo 119 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. 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 119.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 119?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 119 has a contrast ratio of about 5.3:1 on white fabric and 4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.