Cosmo Embroidery Floss

110

Yellows family

Cosmo 110 has hex #FCFCF2 and RGB 252, 252, 242. This very light, vivid yellow thread sits alongside its closest Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Art Sampler matches below, with 8 similar Cosmo shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.

Hex
#FCFCF2
RGB
252, 252, 242
HSL
60°, 63%, 97%
Lab
98.7, -1.7, 4.8
Lightness
97%
Very light
Saturation
63%
Rich
Hue
60°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 110

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

Cosmo 110

Sullivans

Baby Pink Light 45221 79% Approx
Winter White 45463 78% Approx
Tawny Very Light 45385 76% Approx
Baby Blue Ultra Light 45379 76% Approx
White 45001 76% Approx

Crescent Colours

Magnolia Blossom 168 92% Good
Snowball 186 64% Fair
Cloud 010 53% Fair
Summer Spray 088 46% Fair
Baby Chick 002 33% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 110

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

Cosmo 110
Cosmo 500 Very close ΔE 4.92 Cosmo 2500 Close ΔE 5.01 Cosmo 100 Close ΔE 5.07 Cosmo 211 Close ΔE 5.25 Cosmo 364 Close ΔE 5.42 Cosmo 140 Noticeable ΔE 7.51 Cosmo 101 Noticeable ΔE 8.23 Cosmo 2211 Noticeable ΔE 8.4

Working with Cosmo 110

On white fabric
1:1
On dark fabric
20.3:1
Temperature
neutral
Closest to
ivory

It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.

Highlights & negative space

Reach for Cosmo 110 where a design needs lift — highlights, whites-on-white detail, and airy backgrounds that keep a busy palette from feeling heavy.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 110

Cosmo threads that pair well with 110, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
110
500 Cosmo 500
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
110
211 Cosmo 211 500 Cosmo 500
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
110
211 Cosmo 211 111 Cosmo 111
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading
110
895 Cosmo 895 893 Cosmo 893 890 Cosmo 890 711 Cosmo 711

Yellows Family

Cosmo 110 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

110 110 110 140 140 140 141 141 141 364 364 364 297 297 297 3297 3297 3297

About Cosmo 110

Cosmo 110 sits in the yellows family as a very light, vivid shade with sunny yellow tones. It has a crisp and delicate feel that suits golden accents and stars particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with honey themes or wheat fields for balanced palettes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cosmo 110 — what color is it?

Cosmo 110 is a very light yellow thread (hex #FCFCF2, RGB 252, 252, 242). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.

What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 110?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 110 is DMC 3865 (Winter White) with a 92% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC BLANC (White, 76%) and DMC 712 (Cream, 64%).

Which Cosmo threads are close to 110?

The closest Cosmo threads to 110 are 500 (ΔE 4.92), 2500 (ΔE 5.01), and 100 (ΔE 5.07). These are useful substitutes when 110 is unavailable or for building gradients.

What is Cosmo 110 good for?

Cosmo 110 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its very light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 110.

Can Cosmo 110 be used for highlights?

Yes — pale shades like 110 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.

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