DMC 988 to Cosmo: Thread Conversion

Cosmo 318 is close-rated for DMC 988 Medium Forest Green. For most leaf and stem applications, Cosmo's interpretation of medium forest green is practical and well-placed in the right color territory. Very slight differences in the olive undertone may appear on careful comparison but are unlikely to be apparent in a finished piece at normal viewing distance. For large-coverage botanical designs where 988 fills the majority of all leaf elements, any subtle character difference in a close-rated substitute becomes more visible simply by virtue of the quantity used across the dominant fill area. For designs using the full 987-988-989 progression, testing Cosmo 318 alongside whichever brand you're using for the other two values ensures the family's naturalistic character reads consistently across all three gradient steps. For standalone leaf and stem fill applications where 988 appears as the only green without strict gradient context, Cosmo 318 is practically adequate and the close-rating character difference is less consequential. Cosmo's silkier thread surface gives medium forest green fills a polished, evenly-toned quality that suits contemporary botanical illustration designs. Cosmo's strong Asian market availability makes it the most practical option for stitchers in those regions.