Cosmo embroidery floss color chart — all 500 colors by number

About Cosmo embroidery floss

Cosmo is made by Lecien (Japan) and is popular with stitchers who want a smooth, polished thread lay. Many people describe it as soft with a pleasant sheen, and they like the depth of its color families. Availability depends on where you live — in some regions it's common, in others it's mostly specialty shops and online. Cosmo's smooth, silk-like feel puts it in the same quality tier as Presencia Finca — both are often described as "nicer to stitch with than DMC" by stitchers who've tried them, though availability depends on your region.

Cosmo's numbering system is independent — if your pattern specifies DMC or Anchor codes, use the conversion match on each color's detail page.

This chart covers 499 solid colors from the standard six-strand range. Cosmo also sells specialty lines (variegated, metallic) that aren't included here.

Screen colors vary by display and lighting. For exact matching, compare real skeins.

Cosmo color numbers

Cosmo codes are generally organized by color family. Within a family, numbers often move from lighter to darker, though there are exceptions where new shades were added later (these use prefix numbers like 2xxx, 3xxx to slot into the sequence).

If you're planning a palette, the fastest workflow is: filter by family, pick a light / mid / dark trio, then check against your fabric in real light.

Cosmo ↔ DMC conversion

Tap any color in the chart above to see its closest DMC match.

Conversions are approximate — different dye formulas, different sheen, and some shades don't have a clean match. Avoid mixing brands in the same stitched area if you care about uniform look. If your pattern specifies Anchor or Madeira codes, you'll need a cross-brand conversion — tap any color above to see the closest match.

Track your Cosmo stash

Use "I own this" to mark colors you have. It saves in your browser — no account needed. Filter to "Not owned" when building your next order.

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