155
Blacks family
Below: Cosmo 155, a medium-dark, subdued black shade with hex #45454B and RGB 69, 69, 75. 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 155
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 155
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 155
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 155
Cosmo threads that pair well with 155, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Cosmo 155 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Cosmo 155
A subdued, medium-dark member of the blacks family, Cosmo 155 is a hand-dyed floss. The deep and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to cat designs and crow motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for gothic accents and shadow textures in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 155 look like?
Cosmo 155 is a medium-dark shade in the blacks family with hex #45454B and RGB 69, 69, 75. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring dramatic backgrounds and wrought iron.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 155?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 155 is DMC 413 (Pewter Grey dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 317 (Pewter Grey, 70%) and DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 67%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 155?
The closest Cosmo threads to 155 are 2154 (ΔE 4.9), 156 (ΔE 6.96), and 2020 (ΔE 7.16). These are useful substitutes when 155 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 155?
Reach for Cosmo 155 when your project calls for dramatic backgrounds, wrought iron, night skies, silhouettes. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 155.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 155?
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, 155 has a contrast ratio of about 9.5:1 on white fabric and 2.2:1 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.