926
Greens family
Need details on Cosmo 926? This dark, moderately saturated green hand-dyed shade is hex #344223, RGB 52, 66, 35. 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 926
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 926
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 926
It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.
Cosmo 926 is dark enough to define edges: stitchers reach for shades like it when a design needs crisp backstitch outlines or readable text.
Cosmo 926 sits a hair from Cosmo 636 (ΔE 1.1) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 926
Cosmo threads that pair well with 926, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Cosmo 926 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Cosmo 926
Meet Cosmo 926 — a moderately saturated, dark hand-dyed thread in the greens family with yellow-green tones. Stitchers describe its character as strong and confident, perfect for forest canopies and cactus motifs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on shamrock designs and frog patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 926 — what color is it?
Cosmo 926 is a dark green thread (hex #344223, RGB 52, 66, 35). It shows up most in nature scenes and holiday projects.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 926?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 926 is DMC 3345 (Hunter Green dark) with a 82% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 895 (Hunter Green very dark, 76%) and DMC 3362 (Pine Green dark, 76%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 926?
The closest Cosmo threads to 926 are 636 (ΔE 1.1), 2016 (ΔE 1.65), and 637 (ΔE 1.67). These are useful substitutes when 926 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 926 good for?
Cosmo 926 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring nature scenes, holiday projects, landscape details, ferns. Its dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 926.
Is Cosmo 926 good for backstitching and outlines?
It's an excellent outline color. The depth of 926 defines edges and text cleanly where lighter threads would disappear into the fill; one strand is usually enough for backstitch.