Cosmo Embroidery Floss

122

Greens family

Cosmo 122 has hex #1C2C1B and RGB 28, 44, 27. This dark, muted green thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#1C2C1B
RGB
28, 44, 27
HSL
116°, 24%, 14%
Lab
16.1, -11.0, 9.0
Lightness
14%
Very dark
Saturation
24%
Neutral
Hue
116°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 122

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

Cosmo 122

Sullivans

Pistachio Green Very Dark 45060 84% Good
Pistachio Green Ultra Dark 45243 79% Approx
Avocado Green Dark 45277 68% Approx
Hunter Green Very Dark 45248 68% Approx
Hunter Green Dark 45342 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Blackbird 164 69% Approx
Erin Go Emerald 165 56% Fair
Spinach 029 54% Fair
English Ivy 179 53% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 38% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 122

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

Working with Cosmo 122

On white fabric
14.7:1
On dark fabric
1.4:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

Very dark shades like Cosmo 122 are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 122

Cosmo threads that pair well with 122, 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 122 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Cosmo 122

A muted, dark member of the greens family, Cosmo 122 is a hand-dyed floss with true green tones. Its tone is bold and brooding, making it a popular choice for holiday projects and landscape details. It pairs nicely in designs that call for ferns or herb gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 122 look like?

Cosmo 122 is a dark shade in the greens family with hex #1C2C1B and RGB 28, 44, 27. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring frog patterns and moss textures.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 122?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 122 is DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green, 71%) and DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark, 70%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 122?

The closest Cosmo threads to 122 are 538 (ΔE 4.85), 927 (ΔE 6.73), and 637 (ΔE 7). These are useful substitutes when 122 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 122?

Reach for Cosmo 122 when your project calls for frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes, foliage. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 122.

Is Cosmo 122 good for backstitching and outlines?

It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 122 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.