2006
Yellows family
Below: Cosmo 2006, a medium, vivid yellow shade with hex #C5AA33 and RGB 197, 170, 51. 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 2006
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 2006
Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Cosmo 2006
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Because Cosmo 2005 is so near (ΔE 2.93), the pair makes a natural two-step gradient — handy for shading skin, petals, or skies without a hard seam.
Color Harmonies for Cosmo 2006
Cosmo threads that pair well with 2006, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Yellows Family
Cosmo 2006 in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.
About Cosmo 2006
Cosmo 2006 is a medium, vivid shade in the yellows family with warm gold tones. The rich and lively mood of this color makes it a natural fit for honey themes and wheat fields. Expect to see it used in daffodils and lemon motifs across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cosmo 2006 look like?
Cosmo 2006 is a medium shade in the yellows family with hex #C5AA33 and RGB 197, 170, 51. Stitchers reach for it in projects featuring sunflowers and highlights.
Which DMC thread matches Cosmo 2006?
The closest DMC match for Cosmo 2006 is DMC 834 (Golden Olive very light) with a 74% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 18 (Yellow Plum, 72%) and DMC 734 (Olive Green light, 69%).
What Cosmo colors are similar to 2006?
The closest Cosmo threads to 2006 are 2005 (ΔE 2.93), 771 (ΔE 5.49), and 2009 (ΔE 6.04). These are useful substitutes when 2006 is unavailable or for building gradients.
When should I use Cosmo 2006?
Reach for Cosmo 2006 when your project calls for sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds, golden accents. Its medium character carries both small accents and wider palette work; the harmony picks on this page show natural companions to 2006.
What fabric color works best with Cosmo 2006?
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, 2006 has a contrast ratio of about 2.3:1 on white fabric and 9.2:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.