Cosmo Embroidery Floss

273

Greens family

Cosmo 273 has hex #4D983E and RGB 77, 152, 62. This medium, moderately saturated green thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#4D983E
RGB
77, 152, 62
HSL
110°, 42%, 42%
Lab
56.5, -41.2, 39.6
Lightness
42%
Medium
Saturation
42%
Muted
Hue
110°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 273

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

Cosmo 273

Sullivans

Kelly Green 45162 91% Good
Emerald Green Medium 45259 80% Good
Emerald Green Light 45260 68% Approx
Chartreuse 45163 66% Approx
Christmas Green Light 45161 60% Fair

Crescent Colours

Fancy Green Nancy 117 65% Approx
Jolly Holly 159 47% Fair
Weeping Willow 162 39% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 34% Fair
Eve's Leaves 139 16% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 273

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

Working with Cosmo 273

On white fabric
3.6:1
On dark fabric
5.9:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
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 273

Cosmo threads that pair well with 273, 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 273 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Cosmo 273

Cosmo 273 sits in the greens family as a medium, moderately saturated shade with true green tones. It has a steady and rich feel that suits frog patterns and moss textures particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with avocado themes or foliage for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 273 — what color is it?

Cosmo 273 is a medium green thread (hex #4D983E, RGB 77, 152, 62). It shows up most in ferns and herb gardens.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 273?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 273 is DMC 703 (Chartreuse) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 906 (Parrot Green medium, 68%) and DMC 989 (Forest Green, 68%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 273?

The closest Cosmo threads to 273 are 326 (ΔE 3.71), 327 (ΔE 5.87), and 632 (ΔE 6.13). These are useful substitutes when 273 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 273 good for?

Cosmo 273 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring ferns, herb gardens, forest canopies, cactus motifs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 273.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 273?

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, 273 has a contrast ratio of about 3.6:1 on white fabric and 5.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.