Cosmo Embroidery Floss

275

Greens family

Below: Cosmo 275, a medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex #377E3E and RGB 55, 126, 62. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#377E3E
RGB
55, 126, 62
HSL
126°, 39%, 35%
Lab
47.1, -36.6, 28.1
Lightness
35%
Dark
Saturation
39%
Muted
Hue
126°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 275

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

Cosmo 275

Sullivans

Emerald Green Dark 45258 83% Good
Christmas Green Light 45161 79% Approx
Christmas Green Bright 45160 75% Approx
Bright Green Dark 45448 73% Approx
Jade Medium 45128 73% Approx

Crescent Colours

Fancy Green Nancy 117 66% Approx
Weeping Willow 162 33% Fair
Jolly Holly 159 30% Fair
Shamrock 028 22% Fair
Bean Sprout 184 21% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 275

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

Working with Cosmo 275

On white fabric
5:1
On dark fabric
4.2:1
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.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 275

Cosmo threads that pair well with 275, 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 275 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Cosmo 275

Cosmo 275 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the greens family with true green tones. The deep and intense mood of this color makes it a natural fit for avocado themes and foliage. Expect to see it used in nature scenes and holiday projects across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 275 look like?

Cosmo 275 is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #377E3E and RGB 55, 126, 62. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 275?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 275 is DMC 702 (Kelly Green) with a 87% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 701 (Christmas Green light, 73%) and DMC 988 (Forest Green medium, 71%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 275?

The closest Cosmo threads to 275 are 274 (ΔE 3.79), 276 (ΔE 3.85), and 337 (ΔE 4.39). These are useful substitutes when 275 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 275?

Reach for Cosmo 275 when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 275.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 275?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 275 has a contrast ratio of about 5:1 on white fabric and 4.2:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.