143
Yellows family
Below: Cosmo 143, a light, highly saturated yellow shade with hex #FAE376 and RGB 250, 227, 118. Find its closest Gentle Art Sampler, Valdani, and Crescent Colours matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Cosmo shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 143
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 143
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 143
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
With its high saturation, Cosmo 143 draws the eye — a natural pick for focal motifs, small pops of color, and details you want to read first.
Cosmo 143 sits a hair from Cosmo 700 (ΔE 1.42) — 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 143
Cosmo threads that pair well with 143, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 143 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 143
Cosmo 143 sits in the yellows family as a light, highly saturated shade with warm gold tones. The gentle and clear mood of this color makes it a natural fit for rubber duck designs and bumblebee patterns. Expect to see it used in canary themes and sunflowers across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 143 — what color is it?
Cosmo 143 is a light yellow thread (hex #FAE376, RGB 250, 227, 118). It shows up most in stars and honey themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 143?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 143 is DMC 727 (Topaz very light) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 744 (Yellow pale, 84%) and DMC 3078 (Golden Yellow very light, 77%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 143?
The closest Cosmo threads to 143 are 700 (ΔE 1.42), 701 (ΔE 2.38), and 298 (ΔE 4.26). These are useful substitutes when 143 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 143 good for?
Cosmo 143 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 143.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 143?
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, 143 has a contrast ratio of about 1.3:1 on white fabric and 16.3:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.