2040
Browns family
Cosmo 2040 is a dark, muted brown shade with hex code #4F3D2E and RGB values 79, 61, 46. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2040
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 2040
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2040
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Cosmo 311 is so near (ΔE 2.7), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2040
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2040, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Cosmo 2040 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Cosmo 2040
Cosmo 2040 is a dark, muted shade in the browns family with earthy sienna tones. This thread brings a bold and brooding presence to projects featuring gingerbread themes or tree trunks. Look for it in charts that feature earth tones or animal fur.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 2040 look like?
Cosmo 2040 is a dark shade in the browns family with hex #4F3D2E and RGB 79, 61, 46. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring rustic designs and leather accents.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2040?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2040 is DMC 3781 (Mocha Brown dark) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3021 (Brown Grey very dark, 84%) and DMC 839 (Beige Brown dark, 75%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 2040?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2040 are 311 (ΔE 2.7), 310 (ΔE 3.49), and 386 (ΔE 6.16). These are useful substitutes when 2040 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 2040?
Reach for Cosmo 2040 when your project calls for rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2040.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2040?
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, 2040 has a contrast ratio of about 10.3:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.