Cosmo Embroidery Floss

329

Greens family

Cosmo 329 has hex #326132 and RGB 50, 97, 50. This medium-dark, moderately saturated green thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#326132
RGB
50, 97, 50
HSL
120°, 32%, 29%
Lab
36.9, -26.9, 21.9
Lightness
29%
Dark
Saturation
32%
Muted
Hue
120°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 329

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

Cosmo 329

Sullivans

Jade Green 45490 85% Good
Pistachio Green Dark 45080 84% Good
Christmas Green 45159 75% Approx
Emerald Green Very Dark 45257 74% Approx
Forest Green Dark 45308 73% Approx

Crescent Colours

Bean Sprout 184 40% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 34% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 33% Fair
English Ivy 179 31% Fair
Desert Mesquite 066 31% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 329

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

Working with Cosmo 329

On white fabric
7.3:1
On dark fabric
2.9:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
forest 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 329 sits a hair from Cosmo 338 (ΔE 2.04) — 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 329

Cosmo threads that pair well with 329, 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 329 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Cosmo 329

Cosmo 329 sits in the greens family as a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade with true green tones. It has a rich and grounded feel that suits landscape details and ferns particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with herb gardens or forest canopies for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 329 — what color is it?

Cosmo 329 is a medium-dark green thread (hex #326132, RGB 50, 97, 50). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 329?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 329 is DMC 904 (Parrot Green very dark) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 987 (Forest Green dark, 84%) and DMC 505 (Jade Green, 75%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 329?

The closest Cosmo threads to 329 are 338 (ΔE 2.04), 2120 (ΔE 2.92), and 2319 (ΔE 3.56). These are useful substitutes when 329 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 329 good for?

Cosmo 329 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. 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 329.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 329?

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, 329 has a contrast ratio of about 7.3:1 on white fabric and 2.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.