Cosmo Embroidery Floss

274

Greens family

Need details on Cosmo 274? This medium-dark, moderately saturated green hand-dyed shade is hex #40873D, RGB 64, 135, 61. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#40873D
RGB
64, 135, 61
HSL
118°, 38%, 38%
Lab
50.4, -38.0, 32.8
Lightness
38%
Dark
Saturation
38%
Muted
Hue
118°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 274

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

Cosmo 274

Sullivans

Christmas Green Light 45161 85% Good
Emerald Green Medium 45259 78% Approx
Kelly Green 45162 73% Approx
Emerald Green Dark 45258 68% Approx
Jade Medium 45128 67% Approx

Crescent Colours

Fancy Green Nancy 117 75% Approx
Jolly Holly 159 41% Fair
Weeping Willow 162 41% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 16% Fair
Shamrock 028 15% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 274

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

Working with Cosmo 274

On white fabric
4.4:1
On dark fabric
4.8:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
green

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 327, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.27). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 274

Cosmo threads that pair well with 274, 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 274 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Cosmo 274

A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the greens family, that's Cosmo 274 with true green tones. Stitchers describe its character as steady and deep, perfect for moss textures and avocado themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on foliage and nature scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 274?

Cosmo 274 is a medium-dark green shade (hex #40873D, RGB 64, 135, 61) in the greens family, commonly used for herb gardens, forest canopies, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 274?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 274 is DMC 702 (Kelly Green) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 988 (Forest Green medium, 73%) and DMC 906 (Parrot Green medium, 64%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 274?

The closest Cosmo threads to 274 are 327 (ΔE 2.27), 275 (ΔE 3.79), and 337 (ΔE 4.32). These are useful substitutes when 274 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 274?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 274 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 274?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 274 has a contrast ratio of about 4.4:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.