Cosmo Embroidery Floss

845

Teals family

Below: Cosmo 845, a medium-dark, moderately saturated teal shade with hex #3C7E61 and RGB 60, 126, 97. Find its closest Madeira, J&P Coates, and Sullivans matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.

Hex
#3C7E61
RGB
60, 126, 97
HSL
154°, 35%, 36%
Lab
47.9, -28.4, 9.4
Lightness
36%
Dark
Saturation
35%
Muted
Hue
154°
Family
Teals

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 845

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

Cosmo 845

Sullivans

Aquamarine 45411 81% Good
Jade Medium 45128 73% Approx
Bright Green Dark 45448 69% Approx
Sea Green Very Dark 45409 69% Approx
Pistachio Green Medium 45061 65% Approx

Crescent Colours

Shamrock 028 51% Fair
Fancy Green Nancy 117 51% Fair
Meadow Green 021 33% Fair
Weeping Willow 162 29% Fair
St. Bernard 105 22% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 845

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

Working with Cosmo 845

On white fabric
4.8:1
On dark fabric
4.3:1
Temperature
cool
Closest to
teal

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 845

Cosmo threads that pair well with 845, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Teals Family

Cosmo 845 in context with nearby shades from the teals color family.

About Cosmo 845

A moderately saturated, medium-dark member of the teals family, Cosmo 845 is a hand-dyed floss. The deep and intense character of this shade lends itself well to cool accents and nature themes. Stitchers frequently choose it for ocean waves and peacock feathers in their projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 845 look like?

Cosmo 845 is a medium-dark shade in the teals family with hex #3C7E61 and RGB 60, 126, 97. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring mermaid motifs and sea glass tones.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 845?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 845 is DMC 562 (Jade medium) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3816 (Celadon Green, 75%) and DMC 3850 (Bright Green dark, 74%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 845?

The closest Cosmo threads to 845 are 900 (ΔE 5.97), 2535 (ΔE 6.24), and 319 (ΔE 6.47). These are useful substitutes when 845 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 845?

Reach for Cosmo 845 when your project calls for mermaid motifs, sea glass tones, tidepool patterns, water and sky. Its medium-dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 845.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 845?

It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 845 has a contrast ratio of about 4.8:1 on white fabric and 4.3:1 on black. As a cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.