380
Browns family
Looking up Cosmo 380? It's a light brown shade (#C9B5AC / RGB 201, 181, 172). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 380
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 380
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 380
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 380 falls where flesh tones live; portrait and figure charts lean on shades like it, graded against nearby lighter and darker threads for natural shadow.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 380
Cosmo threads that pair well with 380, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Cosmo 380 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Cosmo 380
Meet Cosmo 380 — a muted, light hand-dyed thread in the browns family with warm chocolate tones. The shade reads as quiet and understated — a go-to choice for tree trunks and earth tones. It also turns up in patterns built around animal fur and warm outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 380 — what color is it?
Cosmo 380 is a light brown thread (hex #C9B5AC, RGB 201, 181, 172). It shows up most in leather accents and horse designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 380?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 380 is DMC 453 (Shell Grey light) with a 88% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 05 (Light Driftwood, 78%) and DMC 3033 (Mocha Brown very light, 67%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 380?
The closest Cosmo threads to 380 are 472 (ΔE 4.75), 423 (ΔE 7.46), and 382 (ΔE 7.49). These are useful substitutes when 380 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 380 good for?
Cosmo 380 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring leather accents, horse designs, cinnamon motifs, bark patterns. 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 380.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 380?
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, 380 has a contrast ratio of about 2:1 on white fabric and 10.7:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.