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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 152A
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 152A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working 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.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 152A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 152A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
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.