269
Greens family
Cosmo 269 is a medium-light, vivid green shade with hex code #C2DE70 and RGB values 194, 222, 112. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 269
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 269
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 269
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Cosmo 269 sits a hair from Cosmo 2323 (ΔE 1.83) — 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 269
Cosmo threads that pair well with 269, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Cosmo 269 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Cosmo 269
Meet Cosmo 269 — a vivid, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Its crisp and versatile presence shines in forest canopies and cactus motifs alike. Pull this thread for shamrock designs or frog patterns when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 269 — what color is it?
Cosmo 269 is a medium-light green thread (hex #C2DE70, RGB 194, 222, 112). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 269?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 269 is DMC 15 (Apple Green) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light, 64%) and DMC 11 (Light Tender Green, 62%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 269?
The closest Cosmo threads to 269 are 2323 (ΔE 1.83), 270 (ΔE 3.16), and 323 (ΔE 3.95). These are useful substitutes when 269 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 269 good for?
Cosmo 269 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. 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 269.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 269?
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, 269 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.