Cosmo Embroidery Floss

2924

Greens family

Below: Cosmo 2924, a medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex #597037 and RGB 89, 112, 55. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#597037
RGB
89, 112, 55
HSL
84°, 34%, 33%
Lab
44.2, -18.9, 28.8
Lightness
33%
Dark
Saturation
34%
Muted
Hue
84°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 2924

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

Cosmo 2924

Sullivans

Yellow Green Medium 45344 88% Good
Forest Green Medium 45309 87% Good
Avocado Green Light 45105 72% Approx
Parrot Green Dark 45254 65% Approx
Pistachio Green Medium 45061 63% Fair

Crescent Colours

Bean Sprout 184 63% Fair
Fancy Green Nancy 117 46% Fair
Weeping Willow 162 42% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 35% Fair
Jolly Holly 159 35% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 2924

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

Working with Cosmo 2924

On white fabric
5.5:1
On dark fabric
3.8:1
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.

Blending & gradients

Cosmo 2924 sits a hair from Cosmo 119 (ΔE 2.54) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2924

Cosmo threads that pair well with 2924, 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 2924 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Cosmo 2924

Meet Cosmo 2924 — a moderately saturated, medium-dark hand-dyed thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. The rich and grounded character of this shade lends itself well to forest canopies and cactus motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for shamrock designs and frog patterns in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 2924 — what color is it?

Cosmo 2924 is a medium-dark green thread (hex #597037, RGB 89, 112, 55). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2924?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2924 is DMC 3346 (Hunter Green) with a 73% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 470 (Avocado Green light, 72%) and DMC 988 (Forest Green medium, 69%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 2924?

The closest Cosmo threads to 2924 are 119 (ΔE 2.54), 2013 (ΔE 3.79), and 633 (ΔE 3.8). These are useful substitutes when 2924 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 2924 good for?

Cosmo 2924 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. 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 2924.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2924?

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, 2924 has a contrast ratio of about 5.5:1 on white fabric and 3.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.