120
Greens family
Cosmo 120 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #416E36 and RGB values 65, 110, 54. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 120
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 120
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 120
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 120 sits a hair from Cosmo 328 (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 120
Cosmo threads that pair well with 120, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Cosmo 120 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Cosmo 120
Meet Cosmo 120 — a moderately saturated, medium-dark hand-dyed thread in the greens family with true green tones. Its rich and grounded presence shines in foliage and nature scenes alike. Pull this thread for holiday projects or landscape details when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 120 — what color is it?
Cosmo 120 is a medium-dark green thread (hex #416E36, RGB 65, 110, 54). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 120?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 120 is DMC 987 (Forest Green dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 905 (Parrot Green dark, 79%) and DMC 904 (Parrot Green very dark, 74%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 120?
The closest Cosmo threads to 120 are 328 (ΔE 1.3), 276 (ΔE 3.79), and 319 (ΔE 4.52). These are useful substitutes when 120 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 120 good for?
Cosmo 120 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 120.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 120?
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, 120 has a contrast ratio of about 6:1 on white fabric and 3.5:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.