Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2211

Greens family

Cosmo 2211 is a very light, muted green shade with hex code #D8E9DF and RGB values 216, 233, 223. 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.

Hex
#D8E9DF
RGB
216, 233, 223
HSL
145°, 28%, 88%
Lab
90.9, -7.5, 2.9
Lightness
88%
Very light
Saturation
28%
Muted
Hue
145°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2211

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

Cosmo 2211

Sullivans

Grey Green Very Light 45272 68% Approx
Beaver Grey Very Light 45335 67% Approx
Baby Blue Very Light 45195 62% Fair
Sky Blue Very Light 45188 61% Fair
Baby Blue Ultra Light 45379 60% Fair

Crescent Colours

Snowball 186 62% Fair
Magnolia Blossom 168 62% Fair
Cloud 010 50% Fair
Petite Maison 127 42% Fair
Snips and Snails 087 39% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2211

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

Working with Cosmo 2211

On white fabric
1.3:1
On dark fabric
16.6:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
cream

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Highlights & negative space

Reach for Cosmo 2211 where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2211

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2211, 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 2211 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Cosmo 2211

Cosmo 2211 sits in the greens family as a very light, muted shade with cool forest tones. This thread brings a soft and quiet presence to projects featuring landscape details or ferns. Look for it in charts that feature herb gardens or forest canopies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2211 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2211 is a very light green thread (hex #D8E9DF, RGB 216, 233, 223). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2211?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2211 is DMC 3756 (Baby Blue ultra very light) with a 61% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3865 (Winter White, 59%) and DMC 3072 (Beaver Grey very light, 54%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2211?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2211 are 521A (ΔE 5.84), 211 (ΔE 5.86), and 364 (ΔE 7.64). These are useful substitutes when 2211 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2211 good for?

Cosmo 2211 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2211.

Can Cosmo 2211 be used for highlights?

Yes — pale shades like 2211 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.