Cosmo Embroidery Floss

923

Greens family

Cosmo 923 is a medium, muted green shade with hex code #85996C and RGB values 133, 153, 108. Below you'll find the closest J&P Coates, Sullivans, and Classic Colorworks equivalents — ranked by visual color similarity — plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and color harmony pairings.

Hex
#85996C
RGB
133, 153, 108
HSL
87°, 18%, 51%
Lab
60.7, -15.4, 21.4
Lightness
51%
Medium
Saturation
18%
Neutral
Hue
87°
Family
Greens

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 923

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

Cosmo 923

Sullivans

Pistachio Green Light 45081 86% Good
Green Grey 45333 80% Good
Forest Green 45310 69% Approx
Fern Green Light 45119 69% Approx
Fern Green 45118 66% Approx

Crescent Colours

Jolly Holly 159 80% Good
Weeping Willow 162 75% Approx
Frozen Margarita 054 73% Approx
Green Onion 017 59% Fair
Wasabi 113 57% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 923

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

Working with Cosmo 923

On white fabric
3.1:1
On dark fabric
6.8:1
Temperature
soft cool
Closest to
khaki

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 923

Cosmo threads that pair well with 923, 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

Greens Family

Cosmo 923 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.

About Cosmo 923

Cosmo 923 sits in the greens family as a medium, muted shade with yellow-green tones. This thread brings a restrained and earthy presence to projects featuring landscape details or ferns. Look for it in charts that feature herb gardens or forest canopies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 923 — what color is it?

Cosmo 923 is a medium green thread (hex #85996C, RGB 133, 153, 108). It shows up most in moss textures and avocado themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 923?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 923 is DMC 3053 (Green Grey) with a 86% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3364 (Pine Green, 82%) and DMC 523 (Fern Green light, 80%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 923?

The closest Cosmo threads to 923 are 684 (ΔE 7.6), 534A (ΔE 7.75), and 318 (ΔE 7.84). These are useful substitutes when 923 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 923 good for?

Cosmo 923 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring moss textures, avocado themes, foliage, nature scenes. 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 923.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 923?

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, 923 has a contrast ratio of about 3.1:1 on white fabric and 6.8:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.