Cosmo Embroidery Floss

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.

Hex
#FBF6C7
RGB
251, 246, 199
HSL
54°, 87%, 88%
Lab
96.2, -5.7, 23.3
Lightness
88%
Very light
Saturation
87%
Vivid
Hue
54°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 141

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

Cosmo 141

Sullivans

Yellow Ultra Pale 45420 90% Good
Off White 45187 75% Approx
Cream 45165 73% Approx
Yellow Light Pale 45186 69% Approx
Yellow Green Very Light 45194 69% Approx

Crescent Colours

Summer Spray 088 69% Approx
Baby Chick 002 66% Approx
Peach Sherbet 023 47% Fair
Magnolia Blossom 168 46% Fair
Tufted Yellow 122 44% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 141

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

Working with Cosmo 141

On white fabric
1.1:1
On dark fabric
19.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
cream

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

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.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

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.