333
Greens family#B3DDB3
Below: Cosmo 333, a light, moderately saturated green shade with hex #B3DDB3 and RGB 179, 221, 179. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
About Cosmo 333
Cosmo No. 25 embroidery floss
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- about 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 333
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Cosmo Colors to 333
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 333
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 333
Cosmo threads that pair well with 333, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Cosmo333 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Cosmo 333
Meet Cosmo 333 — a moderately saturated, light hand-dyed thread in the greens family with true green tones. The gentle and approachable character of this shade lends itself well to forest canopies and cactus motifs. Stitchers frequently choose it for shamrock designs and frog patterns in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 333 — what color is it?
Cosmo 333 is a light green thread (hex #B3DDB3, RGB 179, 221, 179). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 333?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 333 is DMC 955 (Nile Green light) with a 75% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 504 (Blue Green Very Light, 74%) and DMC 13 (Medium Light Nile Green, 66%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 333?
The closest Cosmo threads to 333 are 316A (ΔE 4.52), 842 (ΔE 5.36), and 533A (ΔE 6.18). These are useful substitutes when 333 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 333 good for?
Cosmo 333 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 333.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 333?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 333 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 13.9:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.