890
Light Grays family
Below: Cosmo 890, a medium-light, subdued light gray shade with hex #ACA99C and RGB 172, 169, 156. 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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 890
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 890
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 890
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Cosmo 890 sits a hair from Cosmo 2151 (ΔE 2.39) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 890
Cosmo threads that pair well with 890, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Light Grays Family
Cosmo 890 in context with nearby shades from the light grays color family.
About Cosmo 890
Meet Cosmo 890 — a subdued, medium-light hand-dyed thread in the light grays family. The restrained and versatile character of this shade lends itself well to marble patterns and rain clouds. Stitchers frequently choose it for mouse designs and concrete textures in their projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 890 — what color is it?
Cosmo 890 is a medium-light light gray thread (hex #ACA99C, RGB 172, 169, 156). It shows up most in metallic effects and winter themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 890?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 890 is DMC 3024 (Brown Grey very light) with a 81% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light, 72%) and DMC 05 (Light Driftwood, 71%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 890?
The closest Cosmo threads to 890 are 2151 (ΔE 2.39), 713 (ΔE 3.39), and 712 (ΔE 6.4). These are useful substitutes when 890 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 890 good for?
Cosmo 890 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring metallic effects, winter themes, stone textures, fog and mist. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 890.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 890?
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, 890 has a contrast ratio of about 2.4:1 on white fabric and 8.9:1 on black. As a neutral shade, as a near-neutral, it plays quietly with almost any palette and works well as a background or shading tone.