Cosmo Embroidery Floss

152A

Grays family

Below: Cosmo 152A, a medium-light, subdued gray shade with hex #93918A and RGB 147, 145, 138. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#93918A
RGB
147, 145, 138
HSL
47°, 4%, 56%
Lab
60.1, -0.6, 4.0
Lightness
56%
Medium
Saturation
4%
Neutral
Hue
47°
Family
Grays

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 152A

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

Cosmo 152A

Sullivans

Brown Grey Light 45321 68% Approx
Beaver Grey Medium 45153 61% Fair
Beaver Grey Light 45154 60% Fair
Pewter Light 45484 50% Fair
Fern Green Light 45119 48% Fair

Crescent Colours

Frosted Sage 068 75% Approx
Milady's Teal 150 69% Approx
River Rocks 109 64% Fair
Tabby 042 52% Fair
Lunar Eclipse 099 51% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 152A

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

Working with Cosmo 152A

On white fabric
3.2:1
On dark fabric
6.7:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
gray

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 152A

Cosmo threads that pair well with 152A, 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

Grays Family

Cosmo 152A in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.

About Cosmo 152A

A medium-light, subdued entry in the grays family, that's Cosmo 152A. The gentle and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to slate textures and rabbit fur. Stitchers frequently choose it for shading and outlines in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 152A?

Cosmo 152A is a medium-light gray shade (hex #93918A, RGB 147, 145, 138) in the grays family, commonly used for elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 152A?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 152A is DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 78%) and DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light, 66%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 152A?

The closest Cosmo threads to 152A are 891 (ΔE 3.65), 892 (ΔE 5.84), and 714 (ΔE 6.78). These are useful substitutes when 152A is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 152A?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 152A for charts featuring elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 152A?

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, 152A has a contrast ratio of about 3.2:1 on white fabric and 6.7:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.