276
Greens family
Cosmo 276 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #31743D and RGB values 49, 116, 61. 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 276
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 276
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 276
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 276
Cosmo threads that pair well with 276, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Cosmo 276 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Cosmo 276
Meet Cosmo 276 — a moderately saturated, medium-dark hand-dyed thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. Its rich and grounded presence shines in foliage and nature scenes alike. Pull this thread for holiday projects or landscape details when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 276 — what color is it?
Cosmo 276 is a medium-dark green thread (hex #31743D, RGB 49, 116, 61). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 276?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 276 is DMC 701 (Christmas Green light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 700 (Christmas Green bright, 79%) and DMC 910 (Emerald Green dark, 75%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 276?
The closest Cosmo threads to 276 are 328 (ΔE 3.45), 120 (ΔE 3.79), and 275 (ΔE 3.85). These are useful substitutes when 276 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 276 good for?
Cosmo 276 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 276.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 276?
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, 276 has a contrast ratio of about 5.7:1 on white fabric and 3.7:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.