Cosmo Embroidery Floss

367

Browns family

Cosmo 367 has hex #89816B and RGB 137, 129, 107. This medium, subdued brown 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
#89816B
RGB
137, 129, 107
HSL
44°, 12%, 48%
Lab
54.1, -0.8, 13.0
Lightness
48%
Medium
Saturation
12%
Neutral
Hue
44°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 367

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

Cosmo 367

Sullivans

Beige Grey Dark 45149 82% Good
Brown Grey Medium 45320 75% Approx
Brown Grey Light 45321 69% Approx
Beaver Grey Medium 45153 62% Fair
Mocha Brown Medium 45324 59% Fair

Crescent Colours

Barrel Cactus 031 74% Approx
Poblano Pepper 069 74% Approx
Joshua Tree 146 70% Approx
Wasabi 113 66% Approx
Olive Branch 152 65% Approx

Similar Cosmo Colors to 367

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

Working with Cosmo 367

On white fabric
3.9:1
On dark fabric
5.4:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
gray

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Skin tones & portraits

For skin, hands, and faces, Cosmo 367 is a plausible mid-value — pair it with a highlight and a shadow tone from the same family for believable modeling.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 714, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.58). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 367

Cosmo threads that pair well with 367, 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

Browns Family

Cosmo 367 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

About Cosmo 367

Cosmo 367 is a medium, subdued shade from the browns family with golden brown tones. It has a steady and quiet feel that suits earth tones and animal fur particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with warm outlines or wooden textures for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 367?

Cosmo 367 is a medium brown shade (hex #89816B, RGB 137, 129, 107) in the browns family, commonly used for horse designs, cinnamon motifs, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 367?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 367 is DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light, 78%) and DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 77%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 367?

The closest Cosmo threads to 367 are 714 (ΔE 2.58), 892 (ΔE 4.98), and 891 (ΔE 6.63). These are useful substitutes when 367 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 367?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 367 for charts featuring horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns, gingerbread themes. The medium 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 367?

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, 367 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.