895
Blacks family
Below: Cosmo 895, a dark, subdued black shade with hex #383633 and RGB 56, 54, 51. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 895
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 895
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 895
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 895
Cosmo threads that pair well with 895, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Blacks Family
Cosmo 895 in context with nearby shades from the blacks color family.
About Cosmo 895
Cosmo 895 is a dark, subdued shade in the blacks family. The bold and brooding mood of this color makes it a natural fit for shadow textures and outlines. Expect to see it used in lettering and bold contrast across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 895 look like?
Cosmo 895 is a dark shade in the blacks family with hex #383633 and RGB 56, 54, 51. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring silhouettes and calligraphy.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 895?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 895 is DMC 844 (Beaver Grey ultra dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3799 (Pewter Grey very dark, 74%) and DMC 3371 (Black Brown, 68%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 895?
The closest Cosmo threads to 895 are 156 (ΔE 3.72), 312 (ΔE 6.94), and 2041 (ΔE 7.51). These are useful substitutes when 895 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 895?
Reach for Cosmo 895 when your project calls for silhouettes, calligraphy, cat designs, crow motifs. Its dark character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 895.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 895?
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground. For reference, 895 has a contrast ratio of about 12:1 on white fabric and 1.7:1 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.