891
Grays family
Cosmo 891 is a medium-light, subdued gray shade with hex code #979283 and RGB values 151, 146, 131. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 891
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 891
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 891
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 891
Cosmo threads that pair well with 891, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Cosmo 891 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Cosmo 891
Cosmo 891 is a medium-light, subdued shade from the grays family. This thread brings a gentle and grounded presence to projects featuring industrial designs or wolf patterns. Look for it in charts that feature storm cloud accents or slate textures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 891?
Cosmo 891 is a medium-light gray shade (hex #979283, RGB 151, 146, 131) in the grays family, commonly used for urban scenes, neutral backgrounds, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 891?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 891 is DMC 648 (Beaver Grey light) with a 85% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light, 82%) and DMC 3032 (Mocha Brown medium, 63%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 891?
The closest Cosmo threads to 891 are 152A (ΔE 3.65), 714 (ΔE 4.41), and 713 (ΔE 5.45). These are useful substitutes when 891 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 891?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 891 for charts featuring urban scenes, neutral backgrounds, castle walls, elephant motifs. The medium-light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 891?
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, 891 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.8:1 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.