310
Browns family
Cosmo 310 is a medium-dark, muted brown shade with hex code #573E2F and RGB values 87, 62, 47. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 310
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 310
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 310
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 310
Cosmo threads that pair well with 310, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Cosmo 310 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Cosmo 310
Cosmo 310 sits in the browns family as a medium-dark, muted shade with warm chocolate tones. This thread brings a somber and rich presence to projects featuring cinnamon motifs or bark patterns. Look for it in charts that feature gingerbread themes or tree trunks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 310 — what color is it?
Cosmo 310 is a medium-dark brown thread (hex #573E2F, RGB 87, 62, 47). It shows up most in wooden textures and coffee themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 310?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 310 is DMC 3781 (Mocha Brown dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 839 (Beige Brown dark, 85%) and DMC 801 (Coffee Brown dark, 74%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 310?
The closest Cosmo threads to 310 are 2040 (ΔE 3.49), 386 (ΔE 4.01), and 311 (ΔE 4.64). These are useful substitutes when 310 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 310 good for?
Cosmo 310 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring wooden textures, coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents. 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 310.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 310?
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, 310 has a contrast ratio of about 9.8:1 on white fabric and 2.1:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.