140
Yellows family
Looking up Cosmo 140? It's a very light yellow shade (#FAF3D5 / RGB 250, 243, 213). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 140
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 140
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 140
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Reach for Cosmo 140 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 140
Cosmo threads that pair well with 140, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 140 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 140
Meet Cosmo 140 — a vivid, very light hand-dyed thread in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The shade reads as crisp and delicate — a go-to choice for wheat fields and daffodils. It also turns up in patterns built around lemon motifs and rubber duck designs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 140 — what color is it?
Cosmo 140 is a very light yellow thread (hex #FAF3D5, RGB 250, 243, 213). It shows up most in highlights and warm backgrounds.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 140?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 140 is DMC 746 (Off White) with a 83% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 712 (Cream, 79%) and DMC ECRU (Ecru, 70%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 140?
The closest Cosmo threads to 140 are 364 (ΔE 4.61), 141 (ΔE 4.87), and 681 (ΔE 6.66). These are useful substitutes when 140 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 140 good for?
Cosmo 140 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars. 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 140.
Can Cosmo 140 be used for highlights?
140 is light enough to read as a highlight and near-white filler. Use it for snow, porcelain, lacework, and the small glints that give a piece dimension.