Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2536A

Greens family

Cosmo 2536A is a medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #2F5A44 and RGB values 47, 90, 68. Below you'll find the closest Valdani, Crescent Colours, and DMC equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#2F5A44
RGB
47, 90, 68
HSL
149°, 31%, 27%
Lab
34.7, -20.7, 8.1
Lightness
27%
Dark
Saturation
31%
Muted
Hue
149°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2536A

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

Cosmo 2536A

Sullivans

Aquamarine Dark 45311 83% Good
Jade Very Dark 45127 78% Approx
Jade Green 45490 75% Approx
Celadon Green Dark 45412 71% Approx
Pistachio Green Dark 45080 70% Approx

Crescent Colours

Erin Go Emerald 165 45% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 39% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 36% Fair
Spinach 029 36% Fair
Desert Mesquite 066 35% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2536A

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

Working with Cosmo 2536A

On white fabric
7.9:1
On dark fabric
2.7:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
forest green

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

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2536A

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2536A, 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 2536A in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Cosmo 2536A

A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the greens family, that's Cosmo 2536A with cool forest tones. Its steady and deep presence shines in moss textures and avocado themes alike. Pull this thread for foliage or nature scenes when you need a dependable shade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 2536A?

Cosmo 2536A is a medium-dark green shade (hex #2F5A44, RGB 47, 90, 68) in the greens family, commonly used for herb gardens, forest canopies, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2536A?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2536A is DMC 561 (Jade very dark) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 505 (Jade Green, 81%) and DMC 367 (Pistachio Green dark, 73%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2536A?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2536A are 320 (ΔE 4.57), 846 (ΔE 4.74), and 2319 (ΔE 5.6). These are useful substitutes when 2536A is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 2536A?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2536A for charts featuring herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs. The medium-dark 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 2536A?

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, 2536A has a contrast ratio of about 7.9:1 on white fabric and 2.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.