142
Yellows family
Need details on Cosmo 142? This light, highly saturated yellow hand-dyed shade is hex #FBED9A, RGB 251, 237, 154. Cross-brand equivalents in Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Valdani are listed below — ranked by perceptual similarity — alongside 8 nearby Cosmo shades and color-theory harmony pairings.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 142
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 142
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 142
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Saturated shades like Cosmo 142 punch above their stitch count — ideal for the one detail in a design that should grab attention.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 142
Cosmo threads that pair well with 142, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 142 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 142
A highly saturated, light member of the yellows family, Cosmo 142 is a hand-dyed floss with warm gold tones. Stitchers describe its character as soft and lively, perfect for lemon motifs and rubber duck designs. It blends comfortably into projects centered on bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 142 look like?
Cosmo 142 is a light shade in the yellows family with hex #FBED9A and RGB 251, 237, 154. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring golden accents and stars.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 142?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 142 is DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light) with a 97% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 11 (Light Tender Green, 75%) and DMC 3823 (Yellow ultra pale, 74%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 142?
The closest Cosmo threads to 142 are 3297 (ΔE 3.53), 297 (ΔE 3.88), and 700 (ΔE 4.06). These are useful substitutes when 142 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 142?
Reach for Cosmo 142 when your project calls for golden accents, stars, honey themes, wheat fields. Its light character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 142.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 142?
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, 142 has a contrast ratio of about 1.2:1 on white fabric and 17.7:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.