Cosmo Embroidery Floss

370

Browns family

Need details on Cosmo 370? This dark, moderately saturated brown hand-dyed shade is hex #4A3E24, RGB 74, 62, 36. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.

Hex
#4A3E24
RGB
74, 62, 36
HSL
41°, 35%, 22%
Lab
26.8, 1.1, 17.9
Lightness
22%
Dark
Saturation
35%
Muted
Hue
41°
Family
Browns

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 370

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

Cosmo 370

Sullivans

Khaki Green Dark 45316 75% Approx
Olive Green Very Dark 45174 72% Approx
Brown Grey Dark 45395 71% Approx
Avocado Green Very Dark 45278 59% Fair
Drab Brown Dark 45143 58% Fair

Crescent Colours

Camouflage 063 64% Fair
Balsam Fir 157 58% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 52% Fair
English Ivy 179 45% Fair
Spinach 029 43% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 370

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

Cosmo 370
Cosmo 718 Very close ΔE 3.95 Cosmo 369 Noticeable ΔE 5.71 Cosmo 2040 Noticeable ΔE 6.93 Cosmo 2041 Noticeable ΔE 7.97 Cosmo 776 Noticeable ΔE 8.15 Cosmo 311 Noticeable ΔE 8.41 Cosmo 687 Noticeable ΔE 8.54 Cosmo 717 Noticeable ΔE 8.6

Working with Cosmo 370

On white fabric
10.5:1
On dark fabric
2:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
charcoal

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

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 370

Cosmo threads that pair well with 370, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
370
735 Cosmo 735
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
370
926 Cosmo 926 310 Cosmo 310
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
370
984 Cosmo 984 765 Cosmo 765
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
370
715 Cosmo 715 713 Cosmo 713 1000 Cosmo 1000

Browns Family

Cosmo 370 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.

370 370 370 578 578 578 776 776 776 310 310 310 311 311 311 2040 2040 2040 2311 2311 2311 312 312 312

About Cosmo 370

Cosmo 370 sits in the browns family as a dark, moderately saturated shade with golden brown tones. With a strong and confident quality, this thread works beautifully in warm outlines and wooden textures. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring coffee themes and rustic designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 370 — what color is it?

Cosmo 370 is a dark brown thread (hex #4A3E24, RGB 74, 62, 36). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 370?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 370 is DMC 610 (Drab Brown dark) with a 65% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3781 (Mocha Brown dark, 63%) and DMC 730 (Olive Green very dark, 63%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 370?

The closest Cosmo threads to 370 are 718 (ΔE 3.95), 369 (ΔE 5.71), and 2040 (ΔE 6.93). These are useful substitutes when 370 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 370 good for?

Cosmo 370 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 370.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 370?

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, 370 has a contrast ratio of about 10.5:1 on white fabric and 2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.

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