122
Greens family#1C2C1B
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.
About Cosmo 122
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 122
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Cosmo Colors to 122
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 122
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
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.
Greens Family
Cosmo122 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.