Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#557535
RGB
85, 117, 53
HSL
90°, 38%, 33%
Lab
45.5, -23.3, 31.3
Lightness
33%
Dark
Saturation
38%
Muted
Hue
90°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 119

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Cosmo 119

Sullivans

Forest Green Medium 45309 87% Good
Yellow Green Medium 45344 78% Approx
Avocado Green Light 45105 72% Approx
Parrot Green Medium 45255 69% Approx
Parrot Green Dark 45254 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Fancy Green Nancy 117 55% Fair
Bean Sprout 184 51% Fair
Weeping Willow 162 44% Fair
Jolly Holly 159 39% Fair
Poblano Pepper 069 28% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 119

Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Cosmo 119

On white fabric
5.3:1
On dark fabric
4:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
green

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Blending & gradients

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.