141
Yellows family
Cosmo 141 has hex #FBF6C7 and RGB 251, 246, 199. This very light, highly saturated 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.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 141
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 141
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 141
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Pale shades like Cosmo 141 do the quiet work in a chart — snow, cloud, lace, and catchlight highlights, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 141
Cosmo threads that pair well with 141, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 141 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 141
Cosmo 141 is a very light, highly saturated shade from the yellows family with warm gold tones. It has a fresh and luminous feel that suits daffodils and lemon motifs particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with rubber duck designs or bumblebee patterns for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 141?
Cosmo 141 is a very light yellow shade (hex #FBF6C7, RGB 251, 246, 199) in the yellows family, commonly used for warm backgrounds, golden accents, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 141?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 141 is DMC 746 (Off White) with a 89% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale, 77%) and DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light, 59%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 141?
The closest Cosmo threads to 141 are 297 (ΔE 4.78), 140 (ΔE 4.87), and 681 (ΔE 5.78). These are useful substitutes when 141 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 141?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 141 for charts featuring warm backgrounds, golden accents, stars, honey themes. The very light tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
Can Cosmo 141 be used for highlights?
Yes — pale shades like 141 do the highlight work in a chart: snow, clouds, lace, catchlights, and near-white detail, plus negative space that lets brighter colors breathe.