842
Greens family
Looking up Cosmo 842? It's a light green shade (#9DD5B7 / RGB 157, 213, 183). Scroll down for Crescent Colours, DMC, and Anchor equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 842
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 842
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 842
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 842
Cosmo threads that pair well with 842, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Cosmo 842 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Cosmo 842
Cosmo 842 is a light, moderately saturated shade in the greens family with cool forest tones. Expect a soft and gentle look that suits avocado themes, foliage, and similar motifs. Cross stitch enthusiasts often reach for this thread when stitching nature scenes or holiday projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 842 look like?
Cosmo 842 is a light shade in the greens family with hex #9DD5B7 and RGB 157, 213, 183. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring forest canopies and cactus motifs.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 842?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 842 is DMC 504 (Blue Green Very Light) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 564 (Jade very light, 79%) and DMC 955 (Nile Green light, 71%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 842?
The closest Cosmo threads to 842 are 562 (ΔE 5.16), 333 (ΔE 5.36), and 316A (ΔE 5.38). These are useful substitutes when 842 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 842?
Reach for Cosmo 842 when your project calls for forest canopies, cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 842.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 842?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 842 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.6:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.