Cosmo Embroidery Floss

327

Greens family

Cosmo 327 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex code #4C8738 and RGB values 76, 135, 56. 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.

Hex
#4C8738
RGB
76, 135, 56
HSL
105°, 41%, 37%
Lab
50.9, -34.9, 36.0
Lightness
37%
Dark
Saturation
41%
Muted
Hue
105°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 327

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

Cosmo 327

Sullivans

Christmas Green Light 45161 84% Good
Kelly Green 45162 78% Approx
Emerald Green Medium 45259 73% Approx
Parrot Green Medium 45255 73% Approx
Forest Green 45310 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Fancy Green Nancy 117 74% Approx
Jolly Holly 159 48% Fair
Weeping Willow 162 46% Fair
Frozen Margarita 054 22% Fair
Bean Sprout 184 17% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 327

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

Working with Cosmo 327

On white fabric
4.3:1
On dark fabric
4.8:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
green

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 274, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.27). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 327

Cosmo threads that pair well with 327, 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 327 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Cosmo 327

Cosmo 327 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade from the greens family with true green tones. This thread brings a steady and deep presence to projects featuring nature scenes or holiday projects. Look for it in charts that feature landscape details or ferns.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 327?

Cosmo 327 is a medium-dark green shade (hex #4C8738, RGB 76, 135, 56) in the greens family, commonly used for shamrock designs, frog patterns, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 327?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 327 is DMC 702 (Kelly Green) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 988 (Forest Green medium, 77%) and DMC 906 (Parrot Green medium, 75%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 327?

The closest Cosmo threads to 327 are 274 (ΔE 2.27), 275 (ΔE 5.31), and 632 (ΔE 5.73). These are useful substitutes when 327 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 327?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 327 for charts featuring shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures, avocado themes. 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 327?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 327 has a contrast ratio of about 4.3:1 on white fabric and 4.8:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.