Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2151

Light Grays family

Need details on Cosmo 2151? This medium-light, subdued light gray hand-dyed shade is hex #B2ADA3, RGB 178, 173, 163. 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
#B2ADA3
RGB
178, 173, 163
HSL
40°, 9%, 67%
Lab
70.9, -0.0, 5.8
Lightness
67%
Light
Saturation
9%
Neutral
Hue
40°
Family
Light Grays

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2151

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

Cosmo 2151

Sullivans

Beaver Grey Light 45154 84% Good
Shell Grey Light 45103 60% Fair
Beige Grey Medium 45150 58% Fair
Brown Grey Very Light 45322 54% Fair
Pearl Grey 45091 53% Fair

Crescent Colours

Garden Trellis 128 74% Approx
Toasted Marshmallow 044 74% Approx
Petite Maison 127 69% Approx
Lunar Eclipse 099 56% Fair
Dandelion Stem 119 50% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2151

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

Cosmo 2151
Cosmo 890 Near identical ΔE 2.39 Cosmo 713 Very close ΔE 4.66 Cosmo 712 Close ΔE 5.03 Cosmo 151 Noticeable ΔE 6.74 Cosmo 380 Noticeable ΔE 7.98 Cosmo 366 Noticeable ΔE 8.05 Cosmo 891 Noticeable ΔE 8.73 Cosmo 152A Noticeable ΔE 8.93

Working with Cosmo 2151

On white fabric
2.2:1
On dark fabric
9.4:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
silver

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

Blending & gradients

Cosmo 2151 sits a hair from Cosmo 890 (ΔE 2.39) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2151

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2151, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
2151
731 Cosmo 731
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
2151
890 Cosmo 890 380 Cosmo 380
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
2151
980 Cosmo 980 473 Cosmo 473
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
2151
895 Cosmo 895 893 Cosmo 893 711 Cosmo 711

Light Grays Family

Cosmo 2151 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.

2151 2151 2151 890 890 890

About Cosmo 2151

Meet Cosmo 2151 — a subdued, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the light grays family. Stitchers describe its character as restrained and versatile, perfect for marble patterns and rain clouds. It blends comfortably into projects centered on mouse designs and concrete textures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2151 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2151 is a medium-light light gray thread (hex #B2ADA3, RGB 178, 173, 163). It shows up most in metallic effects and winter themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2151?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2151 is DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very light) with a 84% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 05 (Light Driftwood, 81%) and DMC 02 (Tin, 74%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2151?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2151 are 890 (ΔE 2.39), 713 (ΔE 4.66), and 712 (ΔE 5.03). These are useful substitutes when 2151 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2151 good for?

Cosmo 2151 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring metallic effects, winter themes, stone textures, fog and mist. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2151.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2151?

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, 2151 has a contrast ratio of about 2.2:1 on white fabric and 9.4:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.

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