Cosmo Embroidery Floss

892

Grays family

Looking up Cosmo 892? It's a medium gray shade (#858177 / RGB 133, 129, 119). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#858177
RGB
133, 129, 119
HSL
43°, 6%, 49%
Lab
54.0, -0.4, 5.9
Lightness
49%
Medium
Saturation
6%
Neutral
Hue
43°
Family
Grays

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 892

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

Cosmo 892

Sullivans

Beige Grey Dark 45149 66% Approx
Pewter Light 45484 63% Fair
Brown Grey Medium 45320 61% Fair
Brown Grey Light 45321 60% Fair
Beaver Grey Medium 45153 55% Fair

Crescent Colours

Milady's Teal 150 70% Approx
Barrel Cactus 031 69% Approx
Poblano Pepper 069 63% Fair
Frosted Sage 068 57% Fair
River Rocks 109 55% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 892

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

Working with Cosmo 892

On white fabric
3.9:1
On dark fabric
5.4:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
gray

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 892

Cosmo threads that pair well with 892, 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

Grays Family

Cosmo 892 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.

About Cosmo 892

A subdued, medium member of the grays family, Cosmo 892 is a hand-dyed floss. The shade reads as warm and grounded — a go-to choice for wolf patterns and storm cloud accents. It also turns up in patterns built around slate textures and rabbit fur.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Cosmo 892 look like?

Cosmo 892 is a medium shade in the grays family with hex #858177 and RGB 133, 129, 119. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring neutral backgrounds and castle walls.

Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 892?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 892 is DMC 647 (Beaver Grey medium) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3023 (Brown Grey light, 67%) and DMC 642 (Beige Grey dark, 64%).

What Cosmo colors are similar to 892?

The closest Cosmo threads to 892 are 714 (ΔE 4.94), 367 (ΔE 4.98), and 153A (ΔE 5.07). These are useful substitutes when 892 is unavailable or for building gradients.

When should I use Cosmo 892?

Reach for Cosmo 892 when your project calls for neutral backgrounds, castle walls, elephant motifs, cobblestone paths. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 892.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 892?

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, 892 has a contrast ratio of about 3.9:1 on white fabric and 5.4:1 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.