2020
Grays family
Below: Cosmo 2020, a medium-dark, subdued gray shade with hex #535656 and RGB 83, 86, 86. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2020
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 2020
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2020
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 2020
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2020, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Cosmo 2020 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Cosmo 2020
Cosmo 2020 is a medium-dark, subdued shade in the grays family. The deep and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for elephant motifs and cobblestone paths. Expect to see it used in industrial designs and wolf patterns across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 2020 look like?
Cosmo 2020 is a medium-dark shade in the grays family with hex #535656 and RGB 83, 86, 86. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring shading and outlines.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2020?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2020 is DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 04 (Dark Tin, 67%) and DMC 317 (Pewter Grey, 66%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 2020?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2020 are 894 (ΔE 4.06), 2154 (ΔE 4.44), and 155 (ΔE 7.16). These are useful substitutes when 2020 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 2020?
Reach for Cosmo 2020 when your project calls for shading, outlines, urban scenes, neutral backgrounds. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2020.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2020?
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, 2020 has a contrast ratio of about 7.4:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 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.