893
Grays family
Cosmo 893 has hex #6C6C66 and RGB 108, 108, 102. This medium, subdued gray thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 893
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 893
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 893
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 893
Cosmo threads that pair well with 893, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Cosmo 893 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Cosmo 893
Cosmo 893 sits in the grays family as a medium, subdued shade. It has a restrained and earthy feel that suits storm cloud accents and slate textures particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with rabbit fur or shading for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 893 — what color is it?
Cosmo 893 is a medium gray thread (hex #6C6C66, RGB 108, 108, 102). It shows up most in castle walls and elephant motifs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 893?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 893 is DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark) with a 77% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 04 (Dark Tin, 74%) and DMC 3022 (Brown Grey medium, 69%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 893?
The closest Cosmo threads to 893 are 154 (ΔE 4.36), 153A (ΔE 6.11), and 368 (ΔE 6.31). These are useful substitutes when 893 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 893 good for?
Cosmo 893 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring castle walls, elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, industrial designs. Its medium tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 893.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 893?
It stands out clearly on both white and dark fabric, so it is an easy, versatile choice for any ground. For reference, 893 has a contrast ratio of about 5.3:1 on white fabric and 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.