538
Greens family
Cosmo 538 has hex #26362C and RGB 38, 54, 44. This dark, muted green 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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 538
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 538
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 538
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Very dark shades like Cosmo 538 are workhorses for backstitch outlines, lettering, and fine detail — the depth reads cleanly at a single strand over one.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 538
Cosmo threads that pair well with 538, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Cosmo 538 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Cosmo 538
Cosmo 538 is a dark, muted shade in the greens family with cool forest tones. It has a bold and brooding feel that suits herb gardens and forest canopies particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with cactus motifs or shamrock designs for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 538 look like?
Cosmo 538 is a dark shade in the greens family with hex #26362C and RGB 38, 54, 44. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring foliage and nature scenes.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 538?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 538 is DMC 500 (Blue Green very dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green, 75%) and DMC 890 (Pistachio Green ultra dark, 72%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 538?
The closest Cosmo threads to 538 are 122 (ΔE 4.85), 537 (ΔE 7.18), and 637 (ΔE 7.77). These are useful substitutes when 538 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 538?
Reach for Cosmo 538 when your project calls for foliage, nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 538.
Is Cosmo 538 good for backstitching and outlines?
Yes — very dark shades like 538 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.