894
Grays family
Need details on Cosmo 894? This medium-dark, subdued gray hand-dyed shade is hex #585550, RGB 88, 85, 80. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 894
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 894
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 894
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 894
Cosmo threads that pair well with 894, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Grays Family
Cosmo 894 in context with nearby shades from the grays color family.
About Cosmo 894
A medium-dark, subdued entry in the grays family, that's Cosmo 894. Stitchers describe its character as muted and intense, perfect for slate textures and rabbit fur. It blends comfortably into projects centered on shading and outlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 894?
Cosmo 894 is a medium-dark gray shade (hex #585550, RGB 88, 85, 80) in the grays family, commonly used for elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 894?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 894 is DMC 535 (Ash Grey very light) with a 79% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 646 (Beaver Grey dark, 71%) and DMC 3787 (Brown Grey dark, 70%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 894?
The closest Cosmo threads to 894 are 2020 (ΔE 4.06), 2154 (ΔE 6.12), and 154 (ΔE 7.26). These are useful substitutes when 894 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 894?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 894 for charts featuring elephant motifs, cobblestone paths, industrial designs, wolf patterns. The medium-dark 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 894?
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, 894 has a contrast ratio of about 7.4:1 on white fabric and 2.8:1 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.