Cosmo Embroidery Floss

927

Yellows family

Below: Cosmo 927, a dark, muted yellow shade with hex #2D301B and RGB 45, 48, 27. 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.

Hex
#2D301B
RGB
45, 48, 27
HSL
69°, 28%, 15%
Lab
19.0, -5.5, 13.0
Lightness
15%
Very dark
Saturation
28%
Muted
Hue
69°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 927

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

Cosmo 927

Sullivans

Avocado Green Dark 45277 92% Good
Avocado Green Very Dark 45278 81% Good
Green Grey Dark 45331 70% Approx
Hunter Green Dark 45342 64% Fair
Brown Grey Dark 45395 62% Fair

Crescent Colours

English Ivy 179 68% Approx
Spinach 029 64% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 56% Fair
Balsam Fir 157 53% Fair
Blackbird 164 53% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 927

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

Working with Cosmo 927

On white fabric
13.5:1
On dark fabric
1.6:1
Temperature
soft warm
Closest to
charcoal

It pops on white and light fabric but nearly disappears on black, so pair it with a light or neutral ground.

Backstitch & outlines

Because it is so deep, Cosmo 927 holds its own as an outlining and lettering color where lighter threads would get lost against the fill.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 687, is barely a step away (ΔE 3.12). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 927

Cosmo threads that pair well with 927, 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

Yellows Family

Cosmo 927 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Cosmo 927

Cosmo 927 is a dark, muted shade from the yellows family with lemon-toned tones. The dark and steady mood of this color makes it a natural fit for daffodils and lemon motifs. Expect to see it used in rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns across many cross-stitch charts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 927?

Cosmo 927 is a dark yellow shade (hex #2D301B, RGB 45, 48, 27) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 927?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 927 is DMC 934 (Black Avocado Green) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 935 (Avocado Green dark, 75%) and DMC 936 (Avocado Green very dark, 63%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 927?

The closest Cosmo threads to 927 are 687 (ΔE 3.12), 122 (ΔE 6.73), and 637 (ΔE 7.26). These are useful substitutes when 927 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 927?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 927 for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

Is Cosmo 927 good for backstitching and outlines?

Yes — very dark shades like 927 are among the most-used backstitch and outlining colors. Work it in a single strand over one for crisp edges, lettering, and fine detail.