272
Greens family
Looking up Cosmo 272? It's a medium green shade (#63AA44 / RGB 99, 170, 68). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 272
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 272
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 272
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 272
Cosmo threads that pair well with 272, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Cosmo 272 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Cosmo 272
A moderately saturated, medium member of the greens family, Cosmo 272 is a hand-dyed floss with true green tones. The shade reads as rich and warm — a go-to choice for shamrock designs and frog patterns. It also turns up in patterns built around moss textures and avocado themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 272 look like?
Cosmo 272 is a medium shade in the greens family with hex #63AA44 and RGB 99, 170, 68. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring landscape details and ferns.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 272?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 272 is DMC 703 (Chartreuse) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 704 (Chartreuse bright, 83%) and DMC 164 (Forest Green light, 56%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 272?
The closest Cosmo threads to 272 are 326 (ΔE 4.35), 325A (ΔE 4.72), and 118 (ΔE 5.27). These are useful substitutes when 272 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 272?
Reach for Cosmo 272 when your project calls for landscape details, ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 272.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 272?
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, 272 has a contrast ratio of about 2.9:1 on white fabric and 7.4:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.