2311
Browns family
Below: Cosmo 2311, a dark, moderately saturated brown shade with hex #40271E and RGB 64, 39, 30. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2311
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 2311
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2311
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Cosmo 2311 is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Cosmo 2311 sits a hair from Cosmo 4311 (ΔE 2.89) — 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 2311
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2311, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Cosmo 2311 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Cosmo 2311
Meet Cosmo 2311 — a moderately saturated, dark hand-dyed thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The strong and confident character of this shade lends itself well to tree trunks and earth tones. Stitchers frequently choose it for animal fur and warm outlines in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 2311 — what color is it?
Cosmo 2311 is a dark brown thread (hex #40271E, RGB 64, 39, 30). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2311?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2311 is DMC 938 (Coffee Brown ultra dark) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 898 (Coffee Brown very dark, 87%) and DMC 3031 (Mocha Brown very dark, 85%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 2311?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2311 are 4311 (ΔE 2.89), 247 (ΔE 7.69), and 310 (ΔE 7.87). These are useful substitutes when 2311 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 2311 good for?
Cosmo 2311 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2311.
Is Cosmo 2311 good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 2311 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.