2005
Yellows family
Need details on Cosmo 2005? This medium, vivid yellow hand-dyed shade is hex #C6B244, RGB 198, 178, 68. 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 2005
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 2005
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2005
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 2006, is barely a step away (ΔE 2.93). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2005
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2005, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 2005 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 2005
A medium, vivid entry in the yellows family, that's Cosmo 2005 with warm gold tones. Stitchers describe its character as confident and warm, perfect for stars and honey themes. It blends comfortably into projects centered on wheat fields and daffodils.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cosmo 2005?
Cosmo 2005 is a medium yellow shade (hex #C6B244, RGB 198, 178, 68) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.
What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 2005?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2005 is DMC 18 (Yellow Plum) with a 80% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 17 (Light Yellow Plum, 75%) and DMC 3819 (Moss Green light, 73%).
What's a good substitute for Cosmo 2005?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2005 are 2006 (ΔE 2.93), 821 (ΔE 3.96), and 2009 (ΔE 4.32). These are useful substitutes when 2005 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What projects use Cosmo 2005?
Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 2005 for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The medium tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2005?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 2005 has a contrast ratio of about 2.1:1 on white fabric and 9.9:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.