Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2013

Greens family

Below: Cosmo 2013, a medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex #636D34 and RGB 99, 109, 52. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#636D34
RGB
99, 109, 52
HSL
71°, 35%, 32%
Lab
44.0, -13.2, 30.3
Lightness
32%
Dark
Saturation
35%
Muted
Hue
71°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2013

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

Cosmo 2013

Sullivans

Yellow Green Medium 45344 93% Good
Avocado Green Light 45105 76% Approx
Forest Green Medium 45309 73% Approx
Green Grey Medium 45332 69% Approx
Moss Green 45132 67% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bean Sprout 184 76% Approx
Cocoa Bean 172 42% Fair
Weeping Willow 162 40% Fair
Desert Mesquite 066 39% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 39% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2013

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

Working with Cosmo 2013

On white fabric
5.6:1
On dark fabric
3.8:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
olive

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

Blending & gradients

Because Cosmo 674 is so near (ΔE 1.93), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2013

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2013, 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

Greens Family

Cosmo 2013 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Cosmo 2013

Cosmo 2013 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. The deep and intense mood of this color makes it a natural fit for avocado themes and foliage. Expect to see it used in nature scenes and holiday projects across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 2013 look like?

Cosmo 2013 is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #636D34 and RGB 99, 109, 52. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2013?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2013 is DMC 470 (Avocado Green light) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 469 (Avocado Green, 74%) and DMC 580 (Moss Green dark, 72%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 2013?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2013 are 674 (ΔE 1.93), 2924 (ΔE 3.79), and 685 (ΔE 4.4). These are useful substitutes when 2013 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 2013?

Reach for Cosmo 2013 when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2013.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2013?

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, 2013 has a contrast ratio of about 5.6:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.