Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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Greens family

Below: Cosmo 2323, a medium-light, vivid green shade with hex #BFD771 and RGB 191, 215, 113. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#BFD771
RGB
191, 215, 113
HSL
74°, 56%, 64%
Lab
82.3, -23.5, 47.4
Lightness
64%
Light
Saturation
56%
Rich
Hue
74°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2323

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

Cosmo 2323

Sullivans

Moss Green Light 45416 61% Fair
Moss Green Very Light 45480 57% Fair
Yellow Green Very Light 45194 52% Fair
Forest Green Light 45479 51% Fair
Yellow Green Light 45345 50% Fair

Crescent Colours

Lemon Lime 019 51% Fair
Baby Chick 002 35% Fair
Tomatillo 074 33% Fair
Cottage Garden 064 30% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 27% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2323

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

Working with Cosmo 2323

On white fabric
1.6:1
On dark fabric
13.2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
tan

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

Blending & gradients

Because Cosmo 269 is so near (ΔE 1.83), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2323

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2323, 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 2323 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Cosmo 2323

Cosmo 2323 is a medium-light, vivid shade in the greens family with yellow-green tones. The balanced and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for avocado themes and foliage. Expect to see it used in nature scenes and holiday projects across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 2323 look like?

Cosmo 2323 is a medium-light shade in the greens family with hex #BFD771 and RGB 191, 215, 113. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2323?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2323 is DMC 15 (Apple Green) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light, 68%) and DMC 165 (Moss Green very light, 64%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 2323?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2323 are 269 (ΔE 1.83), 270 (ΔE 3.3), and 630A (ΔE 3.57). These are useful substitutes when 2323 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 2323?

Reach for Cosmo 2323 when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its medium-light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2323.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2323?

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 2323 has a contrast ratio of about 1.6:1 on white fabric and 13.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.