383
Browns family
Below: Cosmo 383, a medium, subdued brown shade with hex #927C6D and RGB 146, 124, 109. 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 383
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 383
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 383
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 383 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 383
Cosmo threads that pair well with 383, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Browns Family
Cosmo 383 in context with nearby shades from the browns color family.
About Cosmo 383
Cosmo 383 sits in the browns family as a medium, subdued shade with warm chocolate tones. The restrained and earthy mood of this color makes it a natural fit for warm outlines and wooden textures. Expect to see it used in coffee themes and rustic designs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 383 — what color is it?
Cosmo 383 is a medium brown thread (hex #927C6D, RGB 146, 124, 109). It shows up most in bark patterns and gingerbread themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 383?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 383 is DMC 841 (Beige Brown light) with a 76% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark, 65%) and DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 59%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 383?
The closest Cosmo threads to 383 are 2036 (ΔE 7.66), 714 (ΔE 8.35), and 2037 (ΔE 8.42). These are useful substitutes when 383 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 383 good for?
Cosmo 383 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bark patterns, gingerbread themes, tree trunks, earth tones. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 383.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 383?
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, 383 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.3:1 on black. As a soft warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.