308
Browns family
Cosmo 308 is a medium, moderately saturated brown shade with hex code #9B6438 and RGB values 155, 100, 56. 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 308
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 308
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 308
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Its warm mid-tone sits in the skin-tone range, so Cosmo 308 turns up in portraits, figures, and faces — usually blended with a lighter and a darker neighbor for shading.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 308
Cosmo threads that pair well with 308, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Cosmo 308 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Cosmo 308
A moderately saturated, medium member of the browns family, Cosmo 308 is a hand-dyed floss with earthy sienna tones. Its rich and warm presence shines in horse designs and cinnamon motifs alike. Pull this thread for bark patterns or gingerbread themes when you need a dependable shade.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 308 look like?
Cosmo 308 is a medium shade in the browns family with hex #9B6438 and RGB 155, 100, 56. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring warm outlines and wooden textures.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 308?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 308 is DMC 435 (Brown very light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 420 (Hazelnut Brown dark, 82%) and DMC 167 (Yellow Beige very dark, 79%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 308?
The closest Cosmo threads to 308 are 706 (ΔE 3.31), 2307 (ΔE 5.47), and 576 (ΔE 6.32). These are useful substitutes when 308 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 308?
Reach for Cosmo 308 when your project calls for warm outlines, wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 308.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 308?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 308 has a contrast ratio of about 4.9:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.