153A
Grays family
Cosmo 153A has hex #7A7A78 and RGB 122, 122, 120. This medium, subdued gray thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 153A
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 153A
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 153A
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 153A
Cosmo threads that pair well with 153A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Cosmo 153A in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Cosmo 153A
Cosmo 153A is a medium, subdued shade from the grays family. It has a steady and quiet feel that suits industrial designs and wolf patterns particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with storm cloud accents or slate textures for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 153A?
Cosmo 153A is a medium gray shade (hex #7A7A78, RGB 122, 122, 120) in the grays family, commonly used for urban scenes, neutral backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 153A?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 153A is DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 169 (Pewter light, 75%) and DMC 03 (Medium Tin, 59%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 153A?
The closest Cosmo threads to 153A are 892 (ΔE 5.07), 893 (ΔE 6.11), and 154 (ΔE 7.51). These are useful substitutes when 153A is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 153A?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 153A for charts featuring urban scenes, neutral backgrounds, castle walls, elephant motifs. The medium 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 153A?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 153A has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.9:1 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.