Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#585550
RGB
88, 85, 80
HSL
37°, 5%, 33%
Lab
36.3, 0.2, 3.3
Lightness
33%
Dark
Saturation
5%
Neutral
Hue
37°
Family
Grays

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 894

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

Cosmo 894

Sullivans

Beaver Grey Very Dark 45151 79% Approx
Ash Grey Very Light 45121 61% Fair
Brown Grey Dark 45395 54% Fair
Beaver Grey Dark 45152 53% Fair
Pewter Grey 45058 53% Fair

Crescent Colours

Camouflage 063 73% Approx
Balsam Fir 157 66% Approx
Muddy Puddle 180 58% Fair
Desert Mesquite 066 58% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 56% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 894

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

Working with Cosmo 894

On white fabric
7.4:1
On dark fabric
2.8:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
plum

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.

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 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.