338
Greens family
Below: Cosmo 338, a medium-dark, moderately saturated green shade with hex #2A6337 and RGB 42, 99, 55. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 338
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 338
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 338
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Cosmo 329 is so near (ΔE 2.04), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 338
Cosmo threads that pair well with 338, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Cosmo 338 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Cosmo 338
Cosmo 338 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade in the greens family with cool forest tones. The deep and intense mood of this color makes it a natural fit for avocado themes and foliage. Expect to see it used in nature scenes and holiday projects across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 338 look like?
Cosmo 338 is a medium-dark shade in the greens family with hex #2A6337 and RGB 42, 99, 55. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 338?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 338 is DMC 505 (Jade Green) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 987 (Forest Green dark, 79%) and DMC 909 (Emerald Green very dark, 78%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 338?
The closest Cosmo threads to 338 are 329 (ΔE 2.04), 2319 (ΔE 2.87), and 2120 (ΔE 4.01). These are useful substitutes when 338 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 338?
Reach for Cosmo 338 when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 338.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 338?
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, 338 has a contrast ratio of about 7.1:1 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.