Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2036

Browns family

Need details on Cosmo 2036? This medium-light, subdued brown hand-dyed shade is hex #A59087, RGB 165, 144, 135. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#A59087
RGB
165, 144, 135
HSL
18°, 14%, 59%
Lab
61.4, 6.3, 7.7
Lightness
59%
Medium
Saturation
14%
Neutral
Hue
18°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2036

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

Cosmo 2036

Sullivans

Shell Grey Medium 45102 73% Approx
Mocha Brown Light 45394 71% Approx
Beige Brown Very Light 45240 66% Approx
Mocha Beige Light 45462 55% Fair
Beige Brown Light 45239 50% Fair

Crescent Colours

River Rocks 109 89% Good
Khaki Mocha 055 67% Approx
Lunar Eclipse 099 65% Approx
Tabby 042 63% Fair
Ripple 086 56% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2036

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

Working with Cosmo 2036

On white fabric
3:1
On dark fabric
6.9:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
khaki

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

Skin tones & portraits

Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Cosmo 2036 turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2036

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2036, 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

Browns Family

Cosmo 2036 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Cosmo 2036

A subdued, medium-light member of the browns family, Cosmo 2036 is a hand-dyed floss with warm chocolate tones. Stitchers describe its character as balanced and quiet, perfect for horse designs and cinnamon motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on bark patterns and gingerbread themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 2036 look like?

Cosmo 2036 is a medium-light shade in the browns family with hex #A59087 and RGB 165, 144, 135. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2036?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2036 is DMC 452 (Shell Grey medium) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 06 (Medium Light Driftwood, 68%) and DMC 3782 (Mocha Brown light, 64%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 2036?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2036 are 382 (ΔE 4.44), 474 (ΔE 7.36), and 473 (ΔE 7.58). These are useful substitutes when 2036 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 2036?

Reach for Cosmo 2036 when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2036.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2036?

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, 2036 has a contrast ratio of about 3:1 on white fabric and 6.9:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.