Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2014

Greens family

Cosmo 2014 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #505C2E and RGB values 80, 92, 46. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#505C2E
RGB
80, 92, 46
HSL
76°, 33%, 27%
Lab
37.0, -12.9, 24.8
Lightness
27%
Dark
Saturation
33%
Muted
Hue
76°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2014

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

Cosmo 2014

Sullivans

Hunter Green 45343 90% Good
Pine Green Medium 45349 76% Approx
Moss Green Dark 45131 73% Approx
Forest Green Dark 45308 73% Approx
Avocado Green Medium 45279 71% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bean Sprout 184 80% Good
Steamed Broccoli 181 60% Fair
Desert Mesquite 066 57% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 56% Fair
English Ivy 179 50% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2014

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

Working with Cosmo 2014

On white fabric
7.2:1
On dark fabric
2.9:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
charcoal

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

Cosmo 2014 sits a hair from Cosmo 925 (ΔE 2.66) — 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 2014

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2014, 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 2014 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Cosmo 2014

Meet Cosmo 2014 — a moderately saturated, medium-dark hand-dyed thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its rich and grounded presence shines in foliage and nature scenes alike. Pull this thread for holiday projects or landscape details when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2014 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2014 is a medium-dark green thread (hex #505C2E, RGB 80, 92, 46). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2014?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2014 is DMC 3346 (Hunter Green) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 937 (Avocado Green medium, 85%) and DMC 469 (Avocado Green, 80%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2014?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2014 are 925 (ΔE 2.66), 675A (ΔE 3.83), and 685 (ΔE 3.91). These are useful substitutes when 2014 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2014 good for?

Cosmo 2014 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2014.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2014?

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, 2014 has a contrast ratio of about 7.2:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.