2011
Greens family
Cosmo 2011 has hex #A9D150 and RGB 169, 209, 80. This medium-light, vivid green 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 2011
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 2011
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2011
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Cosmo 2011 sits a hair from Cosmo 270 (ΔE 2.21) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2011
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2011, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Cosmo 2011 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Cosmo 2011
Cosmo 2011 sits in the greens family as a medium-light, vivid shade with yellow-green tones. It has a crisp and versatile feel that suits frog patterns and moss textures particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with avocado themes or foliage for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 2011 — what color is it?
Cosmo 2011 is a medium-light green thread (hex #A9D150, RGB 169, 209, 80). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2011?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2011 is DMC 15 (Apple Green) with a 57% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3348 (Yellow Green light, 56%) and DMC 165 (Moss Green very light, 52%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 2011?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2011 are 270 (ΔE 2.21), 324 (ΔE 3.36), and 2323 (ΔE 4.59). These are useful substitutes when 2011 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 2011 good for?
Cosmo 2011 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2011.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2011?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 2011 has a contrast ratio of about 1.8:1 on white fabric and 11.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.