Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2117

Greens family

Cosmo 2117 has hex #99B060 and RGB 153, 176, 96. This medium, moderately saturated green thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Anchor, and Madeira matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#99B060
RGB
153, 176, 96
HSL
77°, 34%, 53%
Lab
68.5, -20.9, 38.2
Lightness
53%
Medium
Saturation
34%
Muted
Hue
77°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2117

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

Cosmo 2117

Sullivans

Parrot Green Light 45256 68% Approx
Chartreuse Bright 45164 67% Approx
Yellow Green Light 45345 66% Approx
Chartreuse 45163 59% Fair
Pistachio Green Light 45081 57% Fair

Crescent Colours

Frozen Margarita 054 76% Approx
Tomatillo 074 58% Fair
Cottage Garden 064 57% Fair
Eve's Leaves 139 57% Fair
Lemon Lime 019 48% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2117

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

Working with Cosmo 2117

On white fabric
2.4:1
On dark fabric
8.7:1
Temperature
cool
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.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2117

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2117, 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 2117 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Cosmo 2117

Meet Cosmo 2117 — a moderately saturated, medium hand-dyed thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its tone is steady and rich, making it a popular choice for foliage and nature scenes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for holiday projects or landscape details.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2117 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2117 is a medium green thread (hex #99B060, RGB 153, 176, 96). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2117?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2117 is DMC 3348 (Yellow Green light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 16 (Light Chartreuse, 74%) and DMC 471 (Avocado Green very light, 72%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2117?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2117 are 631 (ΔE 3.31), 117 (ΔE 4.2), and 683 (ΔE 5.8). These are useful substitutes when 2117 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2117 good for?

Cosmo 2117 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2117.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2117?

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, 2117 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.