2004
Yellows family
Cosmo 2004 has hex #DAC654 and RGB 218, 198, 84. This medium-light, vivid 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 2004
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 2004
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2004
It reads best on black or dark fabric and can wash out on white, so reach for a dark or mid-tone ground.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2004
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2004, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 2004 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 2004
Cosmo 2004 sits in the yellows family as a medium-light, vivid shade with warm gold tones. It has a crisp and versatile feel that suits golden accents and stars particularly well. Designers often pair this shade with honey themes or wheat fields for balanced palettes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cosmo 2004 — what color is it?
Cosmo 2004 is a medium-light yellow thread (hex #DAC654, RGB 218, 198, 84). It shows up most in bumblebee patterns and canary themes.
What is the DMC equivalent of Cosmo 2004?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2004 is DMC 17 (Light Yellow Plum) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 18 (Yellow Plum, 89%) and DMC 12 (Tender Green, 82%).
Which Cosmo threads are close to 2004?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2004 are 702 (ΔE 4.99), 701 (ΔE 5.19), and 2005 (ΔE 5.22). These are useful substitutes when 2004 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Cosmo 2004 good for?
Cosmo 2004 is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring bumblebee patterns, canary themes, sunflowers, highlights. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 2004.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2004?
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, 2004 has a contrast ratio of about 1.7:1 on white fabric and 12.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.