116
Yellows family
Need details on Cosmo 116? This light, vivid yellow hand-dyed shade is hex #D1DD8C, RGB 209, 221, 140. Cross-brand equivalents in Anchor, Madeira, and J&P Coates are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 116
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 116
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 116
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Cosmo 116 sits a hair from Cosmo 629 (ΔE 1.88) — 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 116
Cosmo threads that pair well with 116, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 116 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 116
Cosmo 116 sits in the yellows family as a light, vivid shade with lemon-toned tones. With a gentle and clear quality, this thread works beautifully in rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns. You will find this color at home in patterns featuring canary themes and sunflowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 116 — what color is it?
Cosmo 116 is a light yellow thread (hex #D1DD8C, RGB 209, 221, 140). It shows up most in stars and honey themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 116?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 116 is DMC 15 (Apple Green) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 772 (Yellow Green very light, 77%) and DMC 11 (Light Tender Green, 77%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 116?
The closest Cosmo threads to 116 are 629 (ΔE 1.88), 323 (ΔE 1.89), and 2323 (ΔE 4.41). These are useful substitutes when 116 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 116 good for?
Cosmo 116 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring stars, honey themes, wheat fields, daffodils. Its light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 116.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 116?
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground. For reference, 116 has a contrast ratio of about 1.5:1 on white fabric and 14.4:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.