2038
Browns family
Cosmo 2038 is a medium-dark, muted brown shade with hex code #605042 and RGB values 96, 80, 66. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colors, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2038
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 Colors
Similar Cosmo Colors to 2038
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2038
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 2038
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2038, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Cosmo 2038 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Cosmo 2038
A medium-dark, muted entry in the browns family, that's Cosmo 2038 with earthy sienna tones. Its muted and intense presence shines in bark patterns and gingerbread themes alike. Pull this thread for tree trunks or earth tones when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 2038?
Cosmo 2038 is a medium-dark brown shade (hex #605042, RGB 96, 80, 66) in the browns family, commonly used for coffee themes, rustic designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2038?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2038 is DMC 3790 (Beige Grey ultra dark) with a 90% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 08 (Dark Driftwood, 79%) and DMC 3787 (Brown Grey dark, 75%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2038?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2038 are 386 (ΔE 5.55), 311 (ΔE 5.74), and 2040 (ΔE 6.42). These are useful substitutes when 2038 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 2038?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2038 for charts featuring coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2038?
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, 2038 has a contrast ratio of about 7.7:1 on white fabric and 2.7:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.