311
Browns family
Looking up Cosmo 311? It's a medium-dark brown shade (#4F4036 / RGB 79, 64, 54). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 311
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 311
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 311
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 2040, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.7). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 311
Cosmo threads that pair well with 311, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Cosmo 311 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Cosmo 311
A medium-dark, muted entry in the browns family, that's Cosmo 311 with warm chocolate tones. The shade reads as muted and intense — a go-to choice for bark patterns and gingerbread themes. It also turns up in patterns built around tree trunks and earth tones.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 311?
Cosmo 311 is a medium-dark brown shade (hex #4F4036, RGB 79, 64, 54) in the browns family, commonly used for coffee themes, rustic designs, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 311?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 311 is DMC 3021 (Brown Grey very dark) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3781 (Mocha Brown dark, 86%) and DMC 3787 (Brown Grey dark, 80%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 311?
The closest Cosmo threads to 311 are 2040 (ΔE 2.7), 310 (ΔE 4.64), and 386 (ΔE 5.64). These are useful substitutes when 311 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 311?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 311 for charts featuring coffee themes, rustic designs, leather accents, horse designs. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 311?
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, 311 has a contrast ratio of about 9.9:1 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.