2118
Greens family
Need details on Cosmo 2118? This medium, moderately saturated green hand-dyed shade is hex #6B8F42, RGB 107, 143, 66. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2118
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 2118
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2118
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 632, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.61). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2118
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2118, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Cosmo 2118 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Cosmo 2118
Cosmo 2118 is a medium, moderately saturated shade from the greens family with yellow-green tones. With a balanced and warm quality, this thread works beautifully in nature scenes and holiday projects. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring landscape details and ferns.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 2118?
Cosmo 2118 is a medium green shade (hex #6B8F42, RGB 107, 143, 66) in the greens family, commonly used for shamrock designs, frog patterns, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2118?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2118 is DMC 989 (Forest Green) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 906 (Parrot Green medium, 77%) and DMC 3347 (Yellow Green medium, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2118?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2118 are 632 (ΔE 1.61), 118 (ΔE 5.14), and 326 (ΔE 5.48). These are useful substitutes when 2118 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 2118?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2118 for charts featuring shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes. The medium 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 2118?
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, 2118 has a contrast ratio of about 3.7:1 on white fabric and 5.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.